School Bus Driver Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median school bus driver in the Charlotte area earns $46,020 a year ($22.13 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($47,920) and 23% above the North Carolina median ($37,460). Half of the 3,970 school bus drivers there earn between $37,480 and $46,740.
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,310 | $32,270 | $29,240 |
| 25th percentile | $37,480 | $35,370 | $38,650 |
| Median | $46,020 | $37,460 | $47,920 |
| 75th percentile | $46,740 | $44,480 | $58,430 |
| 90th percentile | $49,980 | $46,960 | $65,730 |
| Average | $43,450 | $39,250 | $48,430 |
| Jobs | 3,970 | 12,390 | 402,930 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 39th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for school bus driver pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($75,230).
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Check my paySchool bus driver pay in other cities
- Raleigh, NC: $38,530
- San Jose, CA: $75,230
- San Francisco, CA: $73,680
- Seattle, WA: $66,380
- Boston, MA: $65,170
- Portland, OR: $62,190
- Riverside, CA: $61,900
- Los Angeles, CA: $61,580
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.