School Bus Driver Salary in Grand Rapids, MI
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The median school bus driver in the Grand Rapids area earns $46,230 a year ($22.23 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($47,920) and about the same as the Michigan median ($46,380). Half of the 1,050 school bus drivers there earn between $41,280 and $48,950.
| Annual pay | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,480 | $37,860 | $29,240 |
| 25th percentile | $41,280 | $42,100 | $38,650 |
| Median | $46,230 | $46,380 | $47,920 |
| 75th percentile | $48,950 | $48,630 | $58,430 |
| 90th percentile | $57,850 | $54,500 | $65,730 |
| Average | $46,130 | $46,100 | $48,430 |
| Jobs | 1,050 | 8,780 | 402,930 |
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 38th 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
- Detroit, MI: $48,060
- 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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- Delivery Driver: $43,490
- Material Mover: $36,130
- Stocker: $35,840
- Forklift Operator: $41,300
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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.