Bus Drivers, School Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $44,480 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.38
10th percentile $38,070
90th percentile $48,890
Employed locally 140
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,070
    25th
    $39,600
    50th (median)
    $44,480
    75th
    $48,870
    90th
    $48,890

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 58% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 42% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $63,820
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,590
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $56,760
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $56,760
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $48,780
    Lewiston, ID-WA $47,650

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,440
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,830
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,090
    Light Truck Drivers $41,550
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Idaho Falls, ID is $21.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 5.4% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $38,070 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,600.