Bus Drivers, School Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $45,260 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.76
10th percentile $31,520
90th percentile $66,170
Employed locally 530
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,520
    25th
    $41,010
    50th (median)
    $45,260
    75th
    $51,660
    90th
    $66,170

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 53% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 47% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,460
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $52,240
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $44,750
    Jacksonville, FL $39,690
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $36,380
    Greenville, NC $35,520

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,090
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,530
    Light Truck Drivers $43,360
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,530
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $39,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Reno, NV is $21.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Reno, NV is 3.8% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $31,520 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,010.