Bus Drivers, School Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $36,200 -23% vs national
Median hourly $17.41
10th percentile $32,940
90th percentile $46,470
Employed locally 130
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,940
    25th
    $34,120
    50th (median)
    $36,200
    75th
    $38,520
    90th
    $46,470

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 60% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 40% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $45,920
    Flagstaff, AZ $45,300
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $42,620
    Tucson, AZ $41,060
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $38,430
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $37,540

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $32,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,400
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,130
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $36,940
    Light Truck Drivers $44,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Yuma, AZ is $17.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Yuma, AZ is 23% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $32,940 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,120.