Bus Drivers, School Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $41,450 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.93
10th percentile $35,300
90th percentile $59,740
Employed locally 300
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,300
    25th
    $35,860
    50th (median)
    $41,450
    75th
    $55,430
    90th
    $59,740

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,220
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,060
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,350
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $37,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $44,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Northeast Nebraska is $19.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Northeast Nebraska is 11.9% 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 Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $35,300 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,860.