Bus Drivers, School Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $35,670 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.15
10th percentile $22,660
90th percentile $44,200
Employed locally 110
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,660
    25th
    $32,180
    50th (median)
    $35,670
    75th
    $39,740
    90th
    $44,200

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 48% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 52% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,130
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $62,250
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $56,760
    Anchorage, AK $49,880
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $48,960

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,670
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,260
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,430
    Light Truck Drivers $37,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,160
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $30,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Wilmington, NC is $17.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Wilmington, NC is 24.2% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $22,660 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,180.