Bus Drivers, School Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $16,840 -64.2% vs national
Median hourly $8.09
10th percentile $16,280
90th percentile $20,100
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,280
    25th
    $16,320
    50th (median)
    $16,840
    75th
    $18,630
    90th
    $20,100

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,060
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,440
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,300
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,940
    Light Truck Drivers $36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Southwest Alabama is $8.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $8.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Southwest Alabama is 64.2% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $16,280 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,320.