Bus Drivers, School Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $25,930 -44.9% vs national
Median hourly $12.47
10th percentile $19,870
90th percentile $65,540
Employed locally 190
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,870
    25th
    $19,870
    50th (median)
    $25,930
    75th
    $36,110
    90th
    $65,540

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 44% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 56% 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
    Williamsport, PA $44,410
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $37,420
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $36,130
    Jackson, MS $29,610

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,390
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,800
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$32,670
    Light Truck Drivers$34,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$51,800
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$33,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Hattiesburg, MS is $12.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 44.9% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $19,870 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,870.