Bus Drivers, School Salary in St. Joseph, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Joseph, MO-KS

Median annual salary $37,890 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.22
10th percentile $31,220
90th percentile $47,850
Employed locally 230
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,220
    25th
    $32,140
    50th (median)
    $37,890
    75th
    $47,000
    90th
    $47,850

    St. Joseph economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,900 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 60% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 40% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,130
    Modesto, CA $62,480
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,640
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,340
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $52,320

    Related occupations in St. Joseph, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,090
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,490
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,030
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,450
    Light Truck Drivers $43,540
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $48,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in St. Joseph?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in St. Joseph, MO-KS is $18.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.04 or more per hour.

    Is St. Joseph above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in St. Joseph, MO-KS is 19.5% 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 St. Joseph?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $31,220 per year in St. Joseph, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,140.