Bus Drivers, School Salary in Virginia Beach, VA-NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC

Median annual salary $48,600 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.36
10th percentile $39,760
90th percentile $60,960
Employed locally 2,610
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,760
    25th
    $45,980
    50th (median)
    $48,600
    75th
    $55,880
    90th
    $60,960

    Virginia Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,533 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
    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 Virginia Beach, VA-NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,810
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,540
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,020
    Light Truck Drivers $38,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,330
    Sailors and Marine Oilers $44,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Virginia Beach, VA-NC is $23.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Virginia Beach, VA-NC is 3.3% 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 Virginia Beach?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $39,760 per year in Virginia Beach, VA-NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,980.