Bus Drivers, School Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Louisiana
Bus Drivers, School in Louisiana earn a median salary of $32,323 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -31.3% vs the national median of $47,040. An estimated 5,940 bus drivers, school are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $22,450 to $44,610 depending on location.
$32,323
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$44,610
Highest paying metro
$22,450
Lowest paying metro
5,940
Employed in Louisiana
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Bus Drivers, School salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LA | $44,610 | $39,930 | $50,900 | 220 |
| Central Louisiana | $40,140 | $32,450 | $50,500 | 390 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $38,950 | $22,470 | $49,990 | 400 |
| New Orleans, LA | $38,930 | $30,200 | $47,510 | 970 |
| Slidell, LA | $33,620 | $29,770 | $33,620 | 370 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $33,040 | $22,490 | $46,220 | 1,570 |
| Monroe, LA | $31,590 | $23,860 | $53,180 | 130 |
| Lafayette, LA | $29,130 | $29,130 | $45,380 | 690 |
| Shreveport, LA | $26,750 | $23,940 | $26,750 | 270 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $24,800 | $19,410 | $24,800 | 220 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $23,870 | $19,550 | $38,920 | 470 |
| Houma, LA | $22,450 | $22,450 | $37,500 | 240 |