Bus Drivers, School Salary in Weirton, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH

Median annual salary $30,080 -36.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.46
10th percentile $27,080
90th percentile $35,860
Employed locally 150
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,080
    25th
    $28,590
    50th (median)
    $30,080
    75th
    $35,740
    90th
    $35,860

    Weirton economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,149 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 53% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 47% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $45,240
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $35,540
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $35,380
    Beckley, WV $34,130
    Charleston, WV $30,110

    Related occupations in Weirton, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,730
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,240
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,090
    Light Truck Drivers $36,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,190
    Driver/Sales Workers $25,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Weirton, WV-OH is $14.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Weirton, WV-OH is 36.1% 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 Weirton?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $27,080 per year in Weirton, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,590.