Bus Drivers, School Salary in Virginia
Ranked #15 of 51 · VA
10.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $53,390 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $50,190
Employment 12,930
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,830P25 $46,340 Median $50,190P75 $59,700P90 $67,060
About 80% of bus drivers, schools in Virginia earn between $38,830 and $67,060. 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 Virginia is $53,390, about 10.2% above the U.S. average ($48,430). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $52,270 | $51,490 | 720 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $52,270 | $51,390 | 720 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $50,190 | $52,890 | 2,390 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $49,470 | $51,130 | 290 |
| Richmond, VA | $49,370 | $49,290 | 2,070 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $48,210 | $47,710 | 470 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $48,010 | $50,920 | 520 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $47,970 | $49,030 | 300 |