Bus Drivers, School Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $47,620 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.89
10th percentile $36,240
90th percentile $48,720
Employed locally 580
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,240
    25th
    $44,530
    50th (median)
    $47,620
    75th
    $48,720
    90th
    $48,720

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 47% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 53% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,590
    Manhattan, KS $45,160

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,950
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,260
    Light Truck Drivers $45,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,800
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,380
    Driver/Sales Workers $33,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Manchester, NH is $22.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Manchester, NH is 1.2% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $36,240 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,530.