Bus Drivers, School Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $24,800 -47.3% vs national
Median hourly $11.92
10th percentile $19,410
90th percentile $33,240
Employed locally 220
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,410
    25th
    $19,410
    50th (median)
    $24,800
    75th
    $24,800
    90th
    $33,240

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $30,090
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $43,230
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,660
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $99,820
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,150
    Light Truck Drivers $34,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Southwest Louisiana is $11.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $12.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Southwest Louisiana is 47.3% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $19,410 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,410.