Bus Drivers, School Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $43,960 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.14
10th percentile $34,230
90th percentile $51,370
Employed locally 950
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,230
    25th
    $38,990
    50th (median)
    $43,960
    75th
    $48,090
    90th
    $51,370

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 55% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minot, ND $53,560
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,220
    Minnesota $49,600
    Elmira, NY $49,460
    Farmington, NM $48,830
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,610

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,270
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,540
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,910
    Light Truck Drivers $41,870
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,360
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Grand Rapids, MI is $21.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.81 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 6.5% below the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $34,230 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,990.