Bus Drivers, School Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Washington
Bus Drivers, School in Washington earn a median salary of $56,776 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +20.7% vs the national median of $47,040. An estimated 16,830 bus drivers, school are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $49,910 to $67,040 depending on location.
$56,776
Avg median salary in Washington
$67,040
Highest paying metro
$49,910
Lowest paying metro
16,830
Employed in Washington
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Bus Drivers, School salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon, WA | $67,040 | $65,840 | $67,870 | 170 |
| Bremerton, WA | $65,480 | $61,300 | $65,690 | 310 |
| Seattle, WA | $65,110 | $60,270 | $70,490 | 3,910 |
| Bellingham, WA | $64,080 | $58,850 | $64,080 | 270 |
| Olympia, WA | $59,390 | $54,600 | $60,670 | 550 |
| Western Washington | $57,700 | $52,730 | $60,850 | 500 |
| Longview, WA | $55,420 | $52,830 | $56,260 | 200 |
| Kennewick, WA | $52,310 | $51,180 | $64,540 | 460 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $52,200 | $47,620 | $61,150 | 8,420 |
| Yakima, WA | $52,060 | $46,160 | $59,150 | 510 |
| Eastern Washington | $51,880 | $49,430 | $54,820 | 560 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $51,840 | $51,840 | $54,470 | 140 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $50,440 | $50,440 | $50,880 | 80 |
| Spokane, WA | $49,910 | $47,200 | $55,570 | 750 |