Bus Drivers, School Salary in Northwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $57,490 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.64
10th percentile $38,770
90th percentile $80,740
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,770
    25th
    $48,130
    50th (median)
    $57,490
    75th
    $67,870
    90th
    $80,740

    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 Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$44,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,770
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64,210
    Light Truck Drivers$44,380
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$63,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Northwest Colorado is $27.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Northwest Colorado is 22.2% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $38,770 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,130.