Bus Drivers, School pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for bus drivers, school is $18.01 an hour ($37,460 a year). About 12,390 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($47,920). North Carolina ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bus drivers, school in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.51 | $32,270 |
| 25% of workers | $17.01 | $35,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.01 | $37,460 |
| 75% of workers | $21.38 | $44,480 |
| 90% of workers | $22.58 | $46,960 |
Bus Drivers, School pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $46,020 | 3,970 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $40,650 | 500 |
| Rocky Mount | $40,600 | 270 |
| Asheville | $38,620 | 260 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $38,530 | 2,120 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $37,280 | 1,030 |
| Burlington | $36,990 | 70 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $36,970 | 250 |
| Winston-Salem | $36,820 | 630 |
| Greenville | $36,500 | 190 |
| Wilmington | $36,490 | 140 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $35,790 | 60 |
| Goldsboro | $35,190 | 130 |
| Fayetteville | $35,050 | 450 |
North Carolina 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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $39,910 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $48,230 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $31,980 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $44,060 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $33,730 |
| School Bus Monitors | $32,970 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $51,530 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $36,540 |
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