Bus Drivers, School Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $37,100 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.84
10th percentile $21,670
90th percentile $60,000
Employed locally 1,050
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,670
    25th
    $22,470
    50th (median)
    $37,100
    75th
    $46,830
    90th
    $60,000

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 58% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 42% 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
    Napa, CA $64,750
    Lexington Park, MD $55,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,220
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,610
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $48,080
    Reading, PA $46,490

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,860
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,260
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,410
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,440
    Light Truck Drivers $42,360
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Scranton, PA is $17.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Scranton, PA is 21.1% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $21,670 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,470.