Bus Drivers, School Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,260 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.76
10th percentile $29,470
90th percentile $75,620
Employed locally 830
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,470
    25th
    $34,320
    50th (median)
    $45,260
    75th
    $50,660
    90th
    $75,620

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$53,300
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,650
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,550
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$60,390
    Light Truck Drivers$36,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $21.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.41 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 3.8% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $29,470 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,320.