Bus Drivers, School Salary in Lake Charles, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Charles, LA

Median annual salary $38,950 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.73
10th percentile $19,620
90th percentile $63,390
Employed locally 400
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,620
    25th
    $22,470
    50th (median)
    $38,950
    75th
    $49,990
    90th
    $63,390

    Lake Charles economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 58% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 42% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,130
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $59,390
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $59,100
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $54,170

    Related occupations in Lake Charles, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,970
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,790
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,340
    Light Truck Drivers$38,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,570
    Sailors and Marine Oilers$37,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Lake Charles, LA is $18.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Lake Charles, LA is 17.2% 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 Lake Charles?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $19,620 per year in Lake Charles, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,470.