School Bus Driver Salary in Washington, DC
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The median school bus driver in the Washington area earns $57,610 a year ($27.70 an hour), 20% above the U.S. median ($47,920). Half of the 8,620 school bus drivers there earn between $48,870 and $62,450.
Median $57,610
10th: $38,28090th: $74,150
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,280 | $29,240 |
| 25th percentile | $48,870 | $38,650 |
| Median | $57,610 | $47,920 |
| 75th percentile | $62,450 | $58,430 |
| 90th percentile | $74,150 | $65,730 |
| Average | $56,650 | $48,430 |
| Jobs | 8,620 | 402,930 |
Washington, DC ranks 15th 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
- 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
- Hartford, CT: $61,560
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- Delivery Driver: $46,360
- Material Mover: $42,590
- Stocker: $37,870
- Forklift Operator: $49,710
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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.