Bus Drivers, School Salary in Lower East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $25,720 -45.3% vs national
Median hourly $12.37
10th percentile $18,120
90th percentile $39,760
Employed locally 500
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,120
    25th
    $18,940
    50th (median)
    $25,720
    75th
    $35,530
    90th
    $39,760

    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

    Related occupations in Lower East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,550
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,660
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,460
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$37,520
    Light Truck Drivers$34,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Lower East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Lower East Mississippi is $12.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.00 or more per hour.

    Is Lower East Mississippi above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Lower East Mississippi is 45.3% 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 Lower East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $18,120 per year in Lower East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,940.