Bus Drivers, School Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $36,730 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.66
10th percentile $27,360
90th percentile $44,640
Employed locally 880
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,360
    25th
    $31,470
    50th (median)
    $36,730
    75th
    $39,390
    90th
    $44,640

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 54% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 46% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $49,910
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $40,700
    Roanoke, VA $39,630
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $39,440
    Kokomo, IN $38,430
    Lawton, OK $37,930

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,490
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,230
    Light Truck Drivers $38,640
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Tulsa, OK is $17.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Tulsa, OK is 21.9% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $27,360 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,470.