Bus Drivers, School Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $52,310 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.15
10th percentile $49,260
90th percentile $64,540
Employed locally 460
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,260
    25th
    $51,180
    50th (median)
    $52,310
    75th
    $64,540
    90th
    $64,540

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 61% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 39% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Bellingham, WA $64,080
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Washington $60,250

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,010
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $63,530
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,290
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,920
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,020
    Light Truck Drivers $45,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Kennewick, WA is $25.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Kennewick, WA is 11.2% above 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $49,260 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,180.