Bus Drivers, School Salary in Northeast Virginia

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

Median annual salary $48,140 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.14
10th percentile $36,380
90th percentile $62,340
Employed locally 350
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,380
    25th
    $45,560
    50th (median)
    $48,140
    75th
    $60,270
    90th
    $62,340

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,930
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,270
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,590
    Light Truck Drivers $37,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Northeast Virginia is $23.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Northeast Virginia is 2.3% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $36,380 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,560.