Bus Drivers, School Salary in Northern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $42,360 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.36
10th percentile $35,380
90th percentile $51,670
Employed locally 370
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,380
    25th
    $38,190
    50th (median)
    $42,360
    75th
    $46,120
    90th
    $51,670

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,730
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,620
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,380
    Light Truck Drivers $39,210
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,190
    Driver/Sales Workers $37,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Northern Michigan is $20.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Northern Michigan is 9.9% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $35,380 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,190.