Bus Drivers, School Salary in Western Washington

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

Median annual salary $57,700 +22.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.74
10th percentile $49,550
90th percentile $66,600
Employed locally 500
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,550
    25th
    $52,730
    50th (median)
    $57,700
    75th
    $60,850
    90th
    $66,600

    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 Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$41,180
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61,720
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,370
    Light Truck Drivers$45,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Western Washington is $27.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Western Washington is 22.7% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $49,550 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,730.