Bus Drivers, School Salary in South Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,100 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.68
10th percentile $24,490
90th percentile $61,120
Employed locally 630
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,490
    25th
    $30,310
    50th (median)
    $45,100
    75th
    $51,740
    90th
    $61,120

    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

    Related occupations in South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,440
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,060
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,670
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $37,970
    Light Truck Drivers $34,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in South Arkansas is $21.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in South Arkansas is 4.1% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $24,490 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,310.