Bus Drivers, School Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Bus Drivers, School in Missouri earn a median salary of $41,660 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.4% vs the national median of $47,040. An estimated 11,540 bus drivers, school are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $37,020 to $47,630 depending on location.
$41,660
Avg median salary in Missouri
$47,630
Highest paying metro
$37,020
Lowest paying metro
11,540
Employed in Missouri
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Bus Drivers, School salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $47,630 | $38,230 | $49,490 | 2,960 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,570 | $39,470 | $51,610 | 4,120 |
| Southeast Missouri | $44,710 | $37,760 | $45,440 | 840 |
| Central Missouri | $43,510 | $36,220 | $47,210 | 990 |
| North Missouri | $43,150 | $36,240 | $46,840 | 590 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $41,420 | $33,010 | $46,430 | 230 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $41,130 | $30,430 | $54,250 | 60 |
| Southwest Missouri | $40,410 | $35,730 | $51,270 | 450 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $38,280 | $35,860 | $45,700 | 210 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $37,890 | $32,140 | $47,000 | 230 |
| Springfield, MO | $37,200 | $30,660 | $45,950 | 260 |
| Columbia, MO | $37,020 | $37,020 | $46,290 | 600 |