Bus Drivers, School Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $50,440 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.25
10th percentile $49,900
90th percentile $55,730
Employed locally 80
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,900
    25th
    $50,440
    50th (median)
    $50,440
    75th
    $50,880
    90th
    $55,730

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 70% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 30% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Bellingham, WA $64,080
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Washington $60,250

    Related occupations in Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,790
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,840
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,210
    Light Truck Drivers $42,750
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,260
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Walla Walla, WA is $24.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Walla Walla, WA is 7.2% 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $49,900 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,440.