Bus Drivers, School Salary in Jonesboro, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jonesboro, AR

Median annual salary $45,120 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.69
10th percentile $24,320
90th percentile $63,820
Employed locally 230
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,320
    25th
    $32,830
    50th (median)
    $45,120
    75th
    $52,160
    90th
    $63,820

    Jonesboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,478 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 81% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 19% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $62,950
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,600
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $59,470
    Barnstable Town, MA $59,440

    Related occupations in Jonesboro, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,370
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$46,970
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,010
    Light Truck Drivers$38,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,660
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Jonesboro, AR is $21.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Jonesboro, AR is 4.1% 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 Jonesboro?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $24,320 per year in Jonesboro, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,830.