Bus Drivers, School pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for bus drivers, school is $22.54 an hour ($46,880 a year). About 8,970 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($47,920). Missouri ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bus drivers, school in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.34 | $33,980 |
| 25% of workers | $18.96 | $39,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.54 | $46,880 |
| 75% of workers | $24.63 | $51,220 |
| 90% of workers | $28.23 | $58,730 |
Bus Drivers, School pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $48,110 | 2,530 |
| St. Louis | $48,100 | 4,470 |
| Cape Girardeau | $47,550 | 70 |
| Jefferson City | $47,040 | 130 |
| Joplin | $46,330 | 220 |
| Springfield | $45,970 | 280 |
| Columbia | $44,090 | 580 |
| St. Joseph | $43,490 | 240 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bus drivers, school
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 56,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $45,500 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $37,050 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $51,410 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $60,660 |
| School Bus Monitors | $34,220 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $68,030 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $54,550 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $40,200 |
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