Bus Drivers, School Salary in Kokomo, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kokomo, IN

Median annual salary $38,430 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.48
10th percentile $24,060
90th percentile $61,930
Employed locally 120
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,060
    25th
    $24,060
    50th (median)
    $38,430
    75th
    $47,710
    90th
    $61,930

    Kokomo economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,496 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
    Springfield, MA $64,570
    Bellingham, WA $64,080
    Salinas, CA $62,530
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $62,250
    Washington $60,250
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $57,700

    Related occupations in Kokomo, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,240
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,470
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,980
    Light Truck Drivers $44,980
    Driver/Sales Workers $26,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Kokomo, IN is $18.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Kokomo, IN is 18.3% 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 Kokomo?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $24,060 per year in Kokomo, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,060.