Bus Drivers, School Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $47,340 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.76
10th percentile $39,330
90th percentile $64,660
Employed locally 530
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,330
    25th
    $45,420
    50th (median)
    $47,340
    75th
    $57,870
    90th
    $64,660

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,740
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,050
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,710
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$65,420
    Light Truck Drivers$33,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Northwest Virginia is $22.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.86 or more per hour.

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

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

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $39,330 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,420.