Bus Drivers, School Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,960 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.77
10th percentile $29,280
90th percentile $55,850
Employed locally 1,680
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,280
    25th
    $32,170
    50th (median)
    $36,960
    75th
    $45,240
    90th
    $55,850

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,260
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,660
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $41,020
    Light Truck Drivers $38,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Kansas is $17.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Kansas is 21.4% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $29,280 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,170.