Bus Drivers, School Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $40,410 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.43
10th percentile $26,000
90th percentile $77,280
Employed locally 450
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,000
    25th
    $35,730
    50th (median)
    $40,410
    75th
    $51,270
    90th
    $77,280

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,630
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,870
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,190
    Driver/Sales Workers$31,050
    Light Truck Drivers$35,350
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$40,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Southwest Missouri is $19.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Southwest Missouri is 14.1% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $26,000 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,730.