Bus Drivers, School Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,500 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $39,930
90th percentile $65,710
Employed locally 580
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,930
    25th
    $40,850
    50th (median)
    $46,500
    75th
    $65,710
    90th
    $65,710

    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 Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,320
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,310
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,960
    Light Truck Drivers $46,690
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Maryland is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Maryland is 1.1% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $39,930 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,850.