Bus Drivers, School Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,550 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.90
10th percentile $22,170
90th percentile $72,220
Employed locally 810
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,170
    25th
    $26,800
    50th (median)
    $45,550
    75th
    $58,870
    90th
    $72,220

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,050
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,960
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$41,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,150
    Light Truck Drivers$41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Northern Indiana is $21.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.87 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Northern Indiana is 3.2% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $22,170 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,800.