Bus Drivers, School Salary in Mount Vernon, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA

Median annual salary $67,040 +42.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.23
10th percentile $50,690
90th percentile $67,870
Employed locally 170
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,690
    25th
    $65,840
    50th (median)
    $67,040
    75th
    $67,870
    90th
    $67,870

    Mount Vernon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,474 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 78% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750
    Springfield, MA $64,570

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Bellingham, WA $64,080
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Washington $60,250
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $59,850

    Related occupations in Mount Vernon, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,350
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,720
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $63,060
    Light Truck Drivers $49,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,210
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $38,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Mount Vernon, WA is $32.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Mount Vernon, WA is 42.5% 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 Mount Vernon?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $50,690 per year in Mount Vernon, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,840.