Bus Drivers, School Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $39,250 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.87
10th percentile $21,540
90th percentile $59,780
Employed locally 160
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,540
    25th
    $26,130
    50th (median)
    $39,250
    75th
    $48,940
    90th
    $59,780

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 56% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 44% 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
    Springfield, MA $64,570
    Bellingham, WA $64,080
    Salinas, CA $62,530
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $62,250
    Washington $60,250
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $57,700

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,580
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,990
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $33,990
    Light Truck Drivers $45,240
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Michigan City, IN is $18.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Michigan City, IN is 16.6% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $21,540 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,130.