Bus Drivers, School Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $37,750 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.15
10th percentile $29,820
90th percentile $46,860
Employed locally 2,340
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,820
    25th
    $32,900
    50th (median)
    $37,750
    75th
    $39,680
    90th
    $46,860

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 39% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 61% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,130
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $62,250
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $56,760
    Anchorage, AK $49,880
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $48,960

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,930
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,670
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,940
    Light Truck Drivers $39,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,610
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Raleigh, NC is $18.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Raleigh, NC is 19.7% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $29,820 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,900.