Bus Drivers, School Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $47,620 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.90
10th percentile $33,800
90th percentile $55,780
Employed locally 360
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,800
    25th
    $45,500
    50th (median)
    $47,620
    75th
    $49,200
    90th
    $55,780

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $54,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,220
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $49,060
    St. Cloud, MN $47,030
    Mankato, MN $46,760
    Duluth, MN-WI $46,000

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,840
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61,890
    Light Truck Drivers$45,920
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Rochester, MN is $22.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Rochester, MN is 1.2% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $33,800 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,500.