The salary statistics and trend of bus drivers in the industry of elementary and secondary schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare bus driver salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,020 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,320 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $30,380 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $38,370 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $46,840 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for bus drivers in the industry of elementary and secondary schools. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) bus drivers is $46,840. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $30,380. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent bus drivers is $18,020.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of bus drivers in the industry of Elementary and Secondary Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $30,380 | 2.73% | 11.49% |
| 2016 | $29,550 | 3.49% | - |
| 2015 | $28,520 | 4.17% | - |
| 2014 | $27,330 | 2.23% | - |
| 2013 | $26,720 | -0.64% | - |
| 2012 | $26,890 | - | - |
The average salaries of bus drivers in 23 industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of bus drivers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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