Bus Drivers, School pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue

In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA), the median pay for bus drivers, school is $31.91 an hour ($66,380 a year). About 4,070 people work in this job there.

$31.91Median hourly pay

$62,570–$74,920Middle half of workers, yearly

4,070People in this job in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

That is 39% higher than the U.S. median ($47,920). It is 5% higher than the Washington median ($63,370).

Pay range for bus drivers, school in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$27.89	$58,010
25% of workers	$30.08	$62,570
Half of workers (median)	$31.91	$66,380
75% of workers	$36.02	$74,920
90% of workers	$36.89	$76,720

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 (this page)	$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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

Job	Median yearly pay
Light Truck Drivers	$49,590
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$83,430
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs	$46,180
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	$59,340
Crossing Guards and Flaggers	$50,020
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$71,240
Driver/Sales Workers	$41,570

Other job titles for this job

Bus Drive CoordinatorBus Driver Route CoordinatorCampus DriverCDL Bus DriverCDL School Bus DriverPublic School Bus DriverSchool Bus DriverSchool Bus OperatorSchool Van DriverShuttle Bus DriverSped Bus DriverSped Driver

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.