Bus Drivers, School Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $44,880 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.58
10th percentile $24,680
90th percentile $60,630
Employed locally 890
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,680
    25th
    $32,350
    50th (median)
    $44,880
    75th
    $48,860
    90th
    $60,630

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 69% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 31% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $62,950
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,600
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $59,470
    Barnstable Town, MA $59,440

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,250
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,080
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,280
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,180
    Light Truck Drivers $38,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Little Rock, AR is $21.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Little Rock, AR is 4.6% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $24,680 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,350.