Bus Drivers, School Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $48,860 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.49
10th percentile $35,150
90th percentile $62,880
Employed locally 730
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,150
    25th
    $38,900
    50th (median)
    $48,860
    75th
    $60,900
    90th
    $62,880

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,970
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,990
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,180
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,470
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $30,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Southwest Virginia is $23.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Southwest Virginia is 3.9% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $35,150 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,900.