Bus Drivers, School Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $38,930 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.72
10th percentile $27,540
90th percentile $47,510
Employed locally 970
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,540
    25th
    $30,200
    50th (median)
    $38,930
    75th
    $47,510
    90th
    $47,510

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 63% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 37% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,130
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $59,390
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $59,100
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $54,170

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,250
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,850
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,000
    Light Truck Drivers $40,570
    Sailors and Marine Oilers $39,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in New Orleans, LA is $18.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in New Orleans, LA is 17.2% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $27,540 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,200.