Bus Drivers, School Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $16,590 -64.7% vs national
Median hourly $7.98
10th percentile $16,200
90th percentile $20,000
Employed locally 570
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,200
    25th
    $16,290
    50th (median)
    $16,590
    75th
    $17,380
    90th
    $20,000

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,550
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,570
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $31,790
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $37,060
    Light Truck Drivers $31,780
    Commercial Pilots $106,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Southeast Alabama is $7.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $9.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Southeast Alabama is 64.7% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $16,200 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,290.