Bus Drivers, School Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $41,060 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.74
10th percentile $37,170
90th percentile $45,660
Employed locally 720
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,170
    25th
    $38,930
    50th (median)
    $41,060
    75th
    $44,900
    90th
    $45,660

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $45,920
    Flagstaff, AZ $45,300
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $42,620
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $38,430
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $37,540
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $37,480

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,710
    Light Truck Drivers $46,350
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,250
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Tucson, AZ is $19.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Tucson, AZ is 12.7% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $37,170 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,930.