Bus Drivers, School Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #46 of 51 · NC
19% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $39,250 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $37,460
Employment 12,390
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,270P25 $35,370 Median $37,460P75 $44,480P90 $46,960
About 80% of bus drivers, schools in North Carolina earn between $32,270 and $46,960. 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 North Carolina is $39,250, about 19% below the U.S. average ($48,430). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $46,020 | $43,450 | 3,970 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $40,650 | $42,270 | 500 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $40,600 | $36,970 | 270 |
| Asheville, NC | $38,620 | $39,190 | 260 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $38,530 | $38,890 | 2,120 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $37,280 | $40,370 | 1,030 |
| Burlington, NC | $36,990 | $37,280 | 70 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $36,970 | $36,650 | 250 |