Bus Drivers, School Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $51,840 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.93
10th percentile $50,450
90th percentile $59,540
Employed locally 140
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,450
    25th
    $51,840
    50th (median)
    $51,840
    75th
    $54,470
    90th
    $59,540

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 66% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 34% 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 Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,140
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,070
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,410
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Wenatchee, WA is $24.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Wenatchee, WA is 10.2% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $50,450 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,840.