Bus Drivers, School Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $46,760 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.48
10th percentile $35,240
90th percentile $58,210
Employed locally 930
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,240
    25th
    $44,560
    50th (median)
    $46,760
    75th
    $51,240
    90th
    $58,210

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $42,340
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,300
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,100
    Light Truck Drivers $43,980
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $41,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Northwest Minnesota is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Northwest Minnesota is 0.6% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $35,240 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,560.