Bus Drivers, School Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $49,910 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.99
10th percentile $44,620
90th percentile $62,120
Employed locally 750
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,620
    25th
    $47,200
    50th (median)
    $49,910
    75th
    $55,570
    90th
    $62,120

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 69% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 31% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Bellingham, WA $64,080
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Washington $60,250

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,760
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,190
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,320
    Light Truck Drivers $43,680
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Spokane, WA is $23.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Spokane, WA is 6.1% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $44,620 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,200.