Bus Drivers, School Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $47,350 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.76
10th percentile $35,590
90th percentile $58,210
Employed locally 1,040
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,590
    25th
    $44,770
    50th (median)
    $47,350
    75th
    $49,100
    90th
    $58,210

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,380
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,440
    Light Truck Drivers$44,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,980
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Southwest Minnesota is $22.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Southwest Minnesota is 0.7% above 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $35,590 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,770.