Bus Drivers, School Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $43,000 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.67
10th percentile $36,510
90th percentile $51,210
Employed locally 420
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,510
    25th
    $38,400
    50th (median)
    $43,000
    75th
    $46,440
    90th
    $51,210

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,180
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,930
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,620
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,890
    Light Truck Drivers $36,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Southern Michigan is $20.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Southern Michigan is 8.6% 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 Michigan?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $36,510 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,400.