Bus Drivers, School Salary in Lawton, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawton, OK

Median annual salary $37,930 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.24
10th percentile $21,430
90th percentile $47,530
Employed locally 100
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,430
    25th
    $30,900
    50th (median)
    $37,930
    75th
    $47,530
    90th
    $47,530

    Lawton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,060 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 64% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 36% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $49,910
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $40,700
    Roanoke, VA $39,630
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $39,440
    Kokomo, IN $38,430
    Oklahoma City, OK $37,700

    Related occupations in Lawton, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,910
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $32,500
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,810
    Light Truck Drivers $35,010
    Driver/Sales Workers $21,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $49,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Lawton, OK is $18.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Lawton, OK is 19.4% 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 Lawton?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $21,430 per year in Lawton, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,900.