Bus Drivers, School Salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

Median annual salary $47,890 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.03
10th percentile $21,190
90th percentile $59,910
Employed locally 240
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,190
    25th
    $39,090
    50th (median)
    $47,890
    75th
    $47,890
    90th
    $59,910

    Sioux City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,027 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 66% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 34% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $59,390
    California $58,280
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $55,860
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,640
    Visalia, CA $54,850
    District of Columbia $54,450

    Related occupations in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,560
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,900
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,660
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,000
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,320
    Light Truck Drivers$42,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is $23.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is 1.8% 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 Sioux City?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $21,190 per year in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,090.