Bus Drivers, School Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $47,080 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.63
10th percentile $35,240
90th percentile $56,780
Employed locally 930
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,240
    25th
    $39,630
    50th (median)
    $47,080
    75th
    $48,230
    90th
    $56,780

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,870
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,430
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,080
    Light Truck Drivers $43,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Southeast Minnesota is $22.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Southeast Minnesota 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $35,240 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,630.