Bus Drivers, School Salary in South Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $46,840 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.52
10th percentile $31,850
90th percentile $74,270
Employed locally 520
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,850
    25th
    $37,370
    50th (median)
    $46,840
    75th
    $53,660
    90th
    $74,270

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,420
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,720
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,630
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,650
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,580
    Light Truck Drivers $41,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in South Nebraska is $22.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in South Nebraska is 0.4% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $31,850 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,370.