Bus Drivers, School Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $44,710 -5% vs national
Median hourly $21.49
10th percentile $35,180
90th percentile $60,850
Employed locally 840
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,180
    25th
    $37,760
    50th (median)
    $44,710
    75th
    $45,440
    90th
    $60,850

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,630
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,760
    Light Truck Drivers $36,620
    Driver/Sales Workers $37,610
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Southeast Missouri is $21.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Southeast Missouri is 5% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $35,180 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,760.