Bus Drivers, School Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $46,380 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.30
10th percentile $30,860
90th percentile $61,500
Employed locally 530
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,860
    25th
    $34,330
    50th (median)
    $46,380
    75th
    $49,260
    90th
    $61,500

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 68% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 32% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Vallejo, CA $52,720
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,200
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,810
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $49,910

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,120
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,580
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,150
    Light Truck Drivers $35,500
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,350
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Lynchburg, VA is $22.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Lynchburg, VA is 1.4% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $30,860 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,330.