Bus Drivers, School Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #45 of 51 · SC
18.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $39,640 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $39,900
Employment 5,900
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $23,640P25 $30,070 Median $39,900P75 $46,700P90 $57,150
About 80% of bus drivers, schools in South Carolina earn between $23,640 and $57,150. 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 South Carolina is $39,640, about 18.1% below the U.S. average ($48,430). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $46,460 | $46,430 | 950 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $45,630 | $44,120 | 370 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $43,940 | $42,450 | — |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $37,610 | $36,250 | 360 |
| Columbia, SC | $36,960 | $40,540 | 990 |
| Florence, SC | $35,460 | $35,300 | 310 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $31,650 | $29,830 | 140 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $30,070 | $29,550 | 350 |