Bus Drivers, School Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $26,750 -43.1% vs national
Median hourly $12.86
10th percentile $23,940
90th percentile $29,830
Employed locally 270
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,940
    25th
    $23,940
    50th (median)
    $26,750
    75th
    $26,750
    90th
    $29,830

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 49% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 51% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,130
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $59,390
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $59,100
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $54,170

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $31,940
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,330
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,920
    Light Truck Drivers $38,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,030
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $26,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Shreveport, LA is $12.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Shreveport, LA is 43.1% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $23,940 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,940.