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.
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 area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |