Bus Drivers, School Salary in Longview, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview-Kelso, WA

Median annual salary $55,420 +17.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.65
10th percentile $52,240
90th percentile $59,140
Employed locally 200
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,240
    25th
    $52,830
    50th (median)
    $55,420
    75th
    $56,260
    90th
    $59,140

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 76% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 24% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Bellingham, WA $64,080
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Washington $60,250

    Related occupations in Longview, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,810
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,650
    Light Truck Drivers $46,370
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $45,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Longview, WA is $26.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Longview, WA is 17.8% above 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $52,240 per year in Longview, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,830.