Bus Drivers, School pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for bus drivers, school is $30.47 an hour ($63,370 a year). About 9,660 people work in this job there.
That is 32% higher than the U.S. median ($47,920). Washington ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bus drivers, school in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.88 | $49,670 |
| 25% of workers | $27.23 | $56,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.47 | $63,370 |
| 75% of workers | $34.08 | $70,890 |
| 90% of workers | $36.31 | $75,530 |
Bus Drivers, School pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $72,070 | 200 |
| Bellingham | $69,640 | 300 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $66,880 | 330 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $66,380 | 4,070 |
| Longview-Kelso | $61,730 | 210 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $60,460 | 450 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $56,640 | 170 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $53,750 | 450 |
| Yakima | $52,480 | 550 |
| Walla Walla | $51,840 | 70 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $50,040 | 610 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $49,070 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $72,280 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $59,330 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $44,660 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $48,940 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $79,040 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $64,760 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $41,570 |
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