Bus Drivers, School Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $41,750 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.07
10th percentile $34,190
90th percentile $57,680
Employed locally 210
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,190
    25th
    $39,920
    50th (median)
    $41,750
    75th
    $48,320
    90th
    $57,680

    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 Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,080
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,250
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,190
    Light Truck Drivers $46,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,550
    Driver/Sales Workers $39,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Southwest Colorado is $20.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Southwest Colorado is 11.2% 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 Colorado?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $34,190 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,920.