Bus Drivers, School Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,680 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.96
10th percentile $20,950
90th percentile $60,980
Employed locally 950
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,950
    25th
    $28,960
    50th (median)
    $45,680
    75th
    $55,400
    90th
    $60,980

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,460
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,660
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,240
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,700
    Light Truck Drivers $39,220
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Southern Indiana is $21.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.13 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Southern Indiana is 2.9% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $20,950 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,960.