Bus Drivers, School Salary in Arkansas

Ranked #38 of 51 · AR

8.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $44,410 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $45,500
Employment 4,340

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $24,080P25 $29,980 Median $45,500P75 $54,170P90 $63,300

About 80% of bus drivers, schools in Arkansas earn between $24,080 and $63,300. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Arkansas
$44,410
U.S. average
$48,430

The mean bus drivers, school salary in Arkansas is $44,410, about 8.3% below the U.S. average ($48,430). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Arkansas

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $47,120 $47,000 590
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $46,930 $45,530 500
Jonesboro, AR $46,790 $44,000 210
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $46,080 $45,650 440
Hot Springs, AR $46,040 $45,360 80
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $45,900 $44,990 710
Fort Smith, AR-OK $40,720 $43,380 260
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $39,830 $42,850 990

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