Bus Drivers, School Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $33,620 -28.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.16
10th percentile $29,770
90th percentile $33,620
Employed locally 370
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,770
    25th
    $29,770
    50th (median)
    $33,620
    75th
    $33,620
    90th
    $33,620

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 42% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 58% 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 Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$31,560
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,970
    Light Truck Drivers$39,780
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,500
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$116,130
    Sailors and Marine Oilers$47,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Slidell, LA is $16.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Slidell, LA is 28.5% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $29,770 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,770.