Bus Drivers, School Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $45,920 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.08
10th percentile $38,360
90th percentile $50,840
Employed locally 2,900
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,360
    25th
    $41,170
    50th (median)
    $45,920
    75th
    $48,340
    90th
    $50,840

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 54% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 46% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $45,300
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $42,620
    Tucson, AZ $41,060
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $38,430
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $37,540
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $37,480

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,630
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,820
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,220
    Light Truck Drivers $49,780
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Phoenix, AZ is $22.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Phoenix, AZ is 2.4% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $38,360 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,170.