Bus Drivers, School Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $35,260 -25% vs national
Median hourly $16.95
10th percentile $28,150
90th percentile $44,110
Employed locally 460
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,150
    25th
    $34,570
    50th (median)
    $35,260
    75th
    $36,730
    90th
    $44,110

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 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 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 Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,890
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,940
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,520
    Light Truck Drivers$37,670
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$33,400
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$40,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Winston, NC is $16.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Winston, NC is 25% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $28,150 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,570.