Bus Drivers, School Salary in Northeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,160 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.15
10th percentile $37,240
90th percentile $58,210
Employed locally 160
National median $47,040

Compare Bus Drivers, School salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Northeast Minnesota stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Bus Drivers, School
in
Northeast Minnesota
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,240
    25th
    $44,770
    50th (median)
    $48,160
    75th
    $57,450
    90th
    $58,210

    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 Northeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,840
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,080
    Light Truck Drivers $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,980
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $34,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Northeast Minnesota is $23.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Northeast Minnesota is 2.4% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $37,240 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,770.