Bus Drivers, School Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $17,460 -62.9% vs national
Median hourly $8.40
10th percentile $16,290
90th percentile $20,100
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,290
    25th
    $16,480
    50th (median)
    $17,460
    75th
    $17,630
    90th
    $20,100

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,650
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,150
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,340
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,520
    Light Truck Drivers $36,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Northwest Alabama is $8.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $9.86 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Northwest Alabama is 62.9% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $16,290 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,480.