Bus Drivers, School Salary in Winchester, VA-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winchester, VA-WV

Median annual salary $45,240 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.75
10th percentile $29,750
90th percentile $59,090
Employed locally 310
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,750
    25th
    $36,130
    50th (median)
    $45,240
    75th
    $49,680
    90th
    $59,090

    Winchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,413 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 55% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 45% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Vallejo, CA $52,720
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,200
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,810
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $49,910

    Related occupations in Winchester, VA-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,090
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,310
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,190
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,750
    Light Truck Drivers $41,090
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Winchester, VA-WV is $21.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Winchester, VA-WV is 3.8% 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 Winchester?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $29,750 per year in Winchester, VA-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,130.