Bus Drivers, School Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $46,290 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $22,630
90th percentile $48,290
Employed locally 1,010
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,630
    25th
    $38,910
    50th (median)
    $46,290
    75th
    $48,290
    90th
    $48,290

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 55% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 45% 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
    Napa, CA $64,750
    Lexington Park, MD $55,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,220
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,610
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $48,080
    Reading, PA $46,490

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,190
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,670
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,260
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51,940
    Light Truck Drivers$41,340
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$38,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Lancaster, PA is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Lancaster, PA is 1.6% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $22,630 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,910.