Bus Drivers, School Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $44,080 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.19
10th percentile $34,960
90th percentile $58,380
Employed locally 420
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,960
    25th
    $38,340
    50th (median)
    $44,080
    75th
    $47,100
    90th
    $58,380

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 71% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 29% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,130
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,030
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $49,020
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $48,690
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,330
    Wisconsin $47,480

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,930
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,910
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,080
    Light Truck Drivers $33,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Spartanburg, SC is $21.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Spartanburg, SC is 6.3% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $34,960 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,340.