Bus Drivers, School Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $52,060 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.03
10th percentile $36,610
90th percentile $61,400
Employed locally 510
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,610
    25th
    $46,160
    50th (median)
    $52,060
    75th
    $59,150
    90th
    $61,400

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 77% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 23% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Bellingham, WA $64,080
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Washington $60,250

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,710
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,680
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,340
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,560
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,190
    Light Truck Drivers $45,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Yakima, WA is $25.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Yakima, WA is 10.7% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $36,610 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,160.