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Bus Drivers, School is a notable career in the 53 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Bus Drivers, School against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 53-3051 |
| title | Bus Drivers, School |
| onet code | 53-3051.00 |
| description | Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 53 |
| tot emp | 387,920 |
| a mean | 46,660 |
| a median | 47,040 |
| a pct10 | 27,680 |
| a pct25 | 37,490 |
| a pct75 | 56,140 |
| a pct90 | 63,810 |
| h mean | 22 |
| h median | 22 |
The day-to-day work of a bus drivers, school typically centers on check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order. 0 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Median annual pay is highest in Massachusetts at $63,030 and lowest in Alabama at $17,620 — a 3.6× spread. The top five states (Massachusetts, Washington, Connecticut, New Jersey, California) average $60,008. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $63,030 | $58,100 | $39,940 | $69,670 | 10,240 |
| Washington | $60,250 | $60,110 | $48,460 | $73,200 | 9,420 |
| Connecticut | $59,340 | $55,670 | $47,760 | $63,950 | 6,980 |
| New Jersey | $59,140 | $56,710 | $40,560 | $68,330 | 12,200 |
| California | $58,280 | $57,520 | $46,860 | $71,900 | 14,580 |
| New York | $56,510 | $56,330 | $44,900 | $73,250 | 37,520 |
| District of Columbia | $54,450 | $53,580 | $49,650 | $54,480 | 530 |
| Oregon | $52,090 | $55,070 | $41,080 | $73,100 | 4,460 |
| Utah | $51,270 | $52,170 | $33,240 | $73,470 | 1,430 |
| Hawaii | $51,210 | $51,330 | $37,110 | $64,760 | 530 |
| Maryland | $51,040 | $51,520 | $37,250 | $65,280 | 8,320 |
| North Dakota | $50,420 | $57,810 | $30,510 | $90,130 | 1,580 |
| Alaska | $49,880 | $50,740 | $37,160 | $61,720 | 660 |
| Vermont | $49,800 | $51,380 | $39,270 | $63,900 | 1,020 |
| Illinois | $49,760 | $49,070 | $36,710 | $59,130 | 20,060 |
| Minnesota | $49,600 | $49,940 | $38,040 | $59,280 | 10,860 |
| Colorado | $49,490 | $51,280 | $37,890 | $61,980 | 3,720 |
| Rhode Island | $49,430 | $52,150 | $37,840 | $61,260 | 2,040 |
| Virginia | $48,600 | $50,240 | $35,880 | $65,420 | 13,530 |
| New Hampshire | $47,700 | $46,720 | $38,310 | $56,160 | 2,260 |
| Wisconsin | $47,480 | $48,840 | $37,820 | $59,510 | 9,000 |
| Maine | $47,390 | $47,720 | $39,740 | $55,870 | 1,690 |
| Nebraska | $47,320 | $49,510 | $35,680 | $61,750 | 2,240 |
| Indiana | $47,070 | $45,740 | $23,370 | $64,080 | 10,700 |
| Ohio | $46,900 | $48,070 | $26,970 | $84,100 | 5,450 |
| New Mexico | $46,240 | $45,750 | $30,640 | $62,540 | 1,910 |
| Wyoming | $45,960 | $44,990 | $38,100 | $50,500 | 1,210 |
| Montana | $45,810 | $44,110 | $30,600 | $50,950 | 1,580 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,710 | $44,310 | $22,730 | $61,310 | 23,580 |
| Michigan | $45,670 | $44,300 | $35,540 | $51,340 | 8,960 |
| Iowa | $45,380 | $47,170 | $21,630 | $64,830 | 5,140 |
| Kansas | $44,720 | $43,460 | $30,830 | $50,340 | 4,910 |
| Delaware | $44,360 | $44,680 | $37,300 | $57,270 | 1,260 |
| Arizona | $43,610 | $43,620 | $36,340 | $49,570 | 4,710 |
| Missouri | $43,520 | $44,270 | $29,700 | $55,350 | 8,680 |
| Texas | $42,780 | $42,710 | $23,440 | $59,210 | 34,320 |
| South Carolina | $42,330 | $40,470 | $24,020 | $56,840 | 5,930 |
| Idaho | $42,070 | $42,320 | $34,810 | $48,270 | 2,010 |
| Arkansas | $42,020 | $45,790 | $25,180 | $62,650 | 4,530 |
| Tennessee | $41,100 | $43,420 | $23,380 | $61,600 | 7,660 |
| Kentucky | $40,610 | $43,200 | $34,430 | $53,920 | 7,160 |
| Florida | $39,170 | $40,800 | $31,100 | $50,170 | 12,730 |
| South Dakota | $38,710 | $40,840 | $31,760 | $49,830 | 1,290 |
| Georgia | $37,510 | $38,430 | $21,590 | $52,820 | 16,350 |
| Oklahoma | $37,430 | $36,860 | $21,660 | $47,670 | 3,520 |
| North Carolina | $36,620 | $37,440 | $30,110 | $46,370 | 11,960 |
| Nevada | $36,380 | $41,360 | $36,380 | $52,590 | 2,390 |
| Louisiana | $32,030 | $35,160 | $21,010 | $51,680 | 6,240 |
| West Virginia | $30,080 | $31,660 | $27,620 | $36,560 | 3,330 |
| Mississippi | $28,940 | $30,660 | $18,440 | $44,820 | 3,880 |
| Alabama | $17,620 | $18,790 | $16,290 | $21,170 | 11,670 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for bus drivers, school. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Bus Driver or Bus Monitor frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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