Bus Drivers, School Salary in Staunton, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Median annual salary $31,560 -32.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.17
10th percentile $25,820
90th percentile $39,540
Employed locally 200
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,820
    25th
    $25,820
    50th (median)
    $31,560
    75th
    $36,310
    90th
    $39,540

    Staunton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 44% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 56% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Vallejo, CA $52,720
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,200
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,810
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $49,910

    Related occupations in Staunton, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $47,350
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,560
    Light Truck Drivers $42,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,210
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Staunton, VA is $15.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Staunton, VA is 32.9% 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 Staunton?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $25,820 per year in Staunton, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,820.