School Bus Driver salary in the United States

How much does a School Bus Driver make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$47,920

Median $47,920
Low $29,240High $65,730

Based on 402,930 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$29,240
25th percentile
$38,650
75th percentile
$58,430
90th percentile
$65,730

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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