Bus Drivers, School Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $38,280 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.40
10th percentile $30,690
90th percentile $47,520
Employed locally 210
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,690
    25th
    $35,860
    50th (median)
    $38,280
    75th
    $45,700
    90th
    $47,520

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 53% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 47% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,130
    Modesto, CA $62,480
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,640
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,340
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $52,320

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,820
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,700
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,800
    Light Truck Drivers $40,100
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,380
    Driver/Sales Workers $38,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Jefferson City, MO is $18.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Jefferson City, MO is 18.6% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $30,690 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,860.