Bus Drivers, School Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $42,420 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.40
10th percentile $36,730
90th percentile $58,520
Employed locally 310
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,730
    25th
    $38,950
    50th (median)
    $42,420
    75th
    $49,230
    90th
    $58,520

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 62% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 38% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $57,690
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $54,480
    Kansas City, MO-KS $47,630
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $45,820
    Manhattan, KS $45,160
    Lawrence, KS $45,120

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,330
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,250
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,050
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,560
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,190
    Light Truck Drivers $39,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Topeka, KS is $20.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Topeka, KS is 9.8% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $36,730 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,950.