Bus Drivers, School pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for bus drivers, school is $22.85 an hour ($47,530 a year). About 23,670 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($47,920). Pennsylvania ranks 25th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bus drivers, school in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.80 | $34,950 |
| 25% of workers | $19.05 | $39,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.85 | $47,530 |
| 75% of workers | $26.75 | $55,630 |
| 90% of workers | $29.16 | $60,660 |
Bus Drivers, School pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $51,960 | 8,980 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $49,770 | 1,100 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $48,150 | 1,480 |
| Reading | $47,330 | 970 |
| York-Hanover | $47,060 | 950 |
| Pittsburgh | $46,840 | 5,570 |
| Lancaster | $46,590 | 1,080 |
| Williamsport | $46,420 | 150 |
| State College | $45,660 | 210 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $45,010 | 1,060 |
| Chambersburg | $44,000 | 320 |
| Erie | $43,050 | 280 |
| Altoona | $40,750 | 260 |
| Johnstown | $39,460 | 490 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $44,120 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $34,230 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $35,810 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $49,960 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $51,360 |
| School Bus Monitors | $35,290 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $83,610 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $32,730 |
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