Bus Drivers, School Salary in State College, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • State College, PA

Median annual salary $35,480 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.06
10th percentile $24,260
90th percentile $60,600
Employed locally 260
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,260
    25th
    $29,250
    50th (median)
    $35,480
    75th
    $56,390
    90th
    $60,600

    State College economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 49% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 51% 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
    Napa, CA $64,750
    Lexington Park, MD $55,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,220
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,610
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $48,080
    Reading, PA $46,490

    Related occupations in State College, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,630
    Light Truck Drivers $41,280
    Driver/Sales Workers $29,670
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in State College, PA is $17.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in State College, PA is 24.6% 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 State College?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $24,260 per year in State College, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,250.