Bus Drivers, School Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,900 -25.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.78
10th percentile $29,750
90th percentile $39,170
Employed locally 950
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,750
    25th
    $32,500
    50th (median)
    $34,900
    75th
    $36,360
    90th
    $39,170

    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

    Related occupations in Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,930
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,550
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,510
    Light Truck Drivers $36,200
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,760
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Western North Carolina is $16.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.44 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Western North Carolina is 25.8% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $29,750 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,500.