Bus Drivers, School Salary in South Bend, IN-MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI

Median annual salary $47,070 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.63
10th percentile $29,450
90th percentile $58,620
Employed locally 440
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,450
    25th
    $46,140
    50th (median)
    $47,070
    75th
    $50,470
    90th
    $58,620

    South Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,385 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 72% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 28% 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
    Springfield, MA $64,570
    Bellingham, WA $64,080
    Salinas, CA $62,530
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $62,250
    Washington $60,250
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $57,700

    Related occupations in South Bend, IN-MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,060
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,930
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,050
    Light Truck Drivers $40,490
    Driver/Sales Workers $35,690
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in South Bend, IN-MI is $22.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in South Bend, IN-MI is 0.1% 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 South Bend?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $29,450 per year in South Bend, IN-MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,140.