Bus Drivers, School Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $46,430 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.32
10th percentile $22,690
90th percentile $52,340
Employed locally 1,390
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,690
    25th
    $36,840
    50th (median)
    $46,430
    75th
    $47,530
    90th
    $52,340

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 59% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 41% 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
    Napa, CA $64,750
    Lexington Park, MD $55,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,220
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,610
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $48,080
    Reading, PA $46,490

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,060
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,890
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,340
    Light Truck Drivers$45,510
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$37,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Harrisburg, PA is $22.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Harrisburg, PA is 1.3% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $22,690 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,840.