Bus Drivers, School Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $43,990 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.15
10th percentile $31,850
90th percentile $48,570
Employed locally 160
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,850
    25th
    $36,610
    50th (median)
    $43,990
    75th
    $44,980
    90th
    $48,570

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,670
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,970
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,990
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,510
    Driver/Sales Workers $32,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Northwest Nebraska is $21.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Northwest Nebraska is 6.5% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $31,850 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,610.