Bus Drivers, School Salary in Minot, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minot, ND

Median annual salary $53,560 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.75
10th percentile $46,890
90th percentile $90,600
Employed locally 130
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,890
    25th
    $47,390
    50th (median)
    $53,560
    75th
    $79,780
    90th
    $90,600

    Minot economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,195 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,130
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $58,240
    Bend, OR $57,900
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $57,690
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $54,480

    Related occupations in Minot, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,880
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,570
    Light Truck Drivers $47,670
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Minot, ND is $25.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Minot, ND is 13.9% 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 Minot?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $46,890 per year in Minot, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,390.