Bus Drivers, School Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $51,270 +9% vs national
Median hourly $24.65
10th percentile $21,720
90th percentile $52,830
Employed locally 430
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,720
    25th
    $33,240
    50th (median)
    $51,270
    75th
    $51,270
    90th
    $52,830

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 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
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $62,950
    Connecticut $59,340
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $56,220
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,340
    Ogden, UT $51,600
    Utah $51,270

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,390
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,950
    Light Truck Drivers $43,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Salt Lake City, UT is $24.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.77 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 9% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $21,720 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,240.