Bus Drivers, School Salary in North Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,020 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.24
10th percentile $24,320
90th percentile $61,920
Employed locally 660
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,320
    25th
    $33,400
    50th (median)
    $40,020
    75th
    $50,320
    90th
    $61,920

    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

    Related occupations in North Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54,080
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,040
    Light Truck Drivers$36,690
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$32,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in North Arkansas is $19.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in North Arkansas is 14.9% 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 North Arkansas?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $24,320 per year in North Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,400.