Bus Drivers, School Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $49,200 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.66
10th percentile $38,230
90th percentile $56,590
Employed locally 1,350
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,230
    25th
    $41,680
    50th (median)
    $49,200
    75th
    $50,930
    90th
    $56,590

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 59% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 41% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,590
    New Haven, CT $60,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,600
    Connecticut $59,340
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $59,230
    New Jersey $59,140

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,730
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,930
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,230
    Light Truck Drivers $44,030
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,380
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Omaha, NE-IA is $23.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 4.6% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $38,230 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,680.