Bus Drivers, School Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $47,810 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.99
10th percentile $35,520
90th percentile $56,700
Employed locally 1,940
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,520
    25th
    $39,170
    50th (median)
    $47,810
    75th
    $48,600
    90th
    $56,700

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 57% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 43% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Vallejo, CA $52,720
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,200
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,810
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $49,910

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,970
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,520
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,960
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,140
    Light Truck Drivers $40,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Richmond, VA is $22.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Richmond, VA is 1.6% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $35,520 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,170.