Bus Drivers, School Salary in Urban Honolulu, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Urban Honolulu, HI

Median annual salary $52,090 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.04
10th percentile $29,650
90th percentile $64,770
Employed locally 230
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,650
    25th
    $48,060
    50th (median)
    $52,090
    75th
    $57,700
    90th
    $64,770

    Urban Honolulu economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $104,264 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 50% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 50% 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
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $62,950
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Washington $60,250
    Chico, CA $59,430
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $59,160
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $57,700

    Related occupations in Urban Honolulu, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,330
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,820
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,440
    Light Truck Drivers $43,880
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $69,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Urban Honolulu, HI is $25.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Urban Honolulu, HI is 10.7% above 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 Urban Honolulu?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $29,650 per year in Urban Honolulu, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,060.