Bus Drivers, School Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $31,820 -32.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.30
10th percentile $19,160
90th percentile $32,050
Employed locally 130
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,160
    25th
    $24,650
    50th (median)
    $31,820
    75th
    $32,050
    90th
    $32,050

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 39% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 61% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,130
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,030
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $49,020
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $48,690
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,330
    Wisconsin $47,480

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,500
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,730
    Light Truck Drivers $36,980
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $27,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $52,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Hilton Head Island, SC is $15.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.60 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 32.4% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $19,160 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,650.