Bus Drivers, School Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $46,660 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $28,450
90th percentile $61,030
Employed locally 250
National median $47,040

Compare Bus Drivers, School salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Lafayette, IN stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Bus Drivers, School
in
Lafayette, IN
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,450
    25th
    $37,080
    50th (median)
    $46,660
    75th
    $50,980
    90th
    $61,030

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 78% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 22% 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,540
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,920
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,040
    Light Truck Drivers$41,700
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,140
    Driver/Sales Workers$23,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Lafayette, IN is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Lafayette, IN is 0.8% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $28,450 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,080.