The median annual wage for Bus Drivers, School in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $52,200 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,440.
Pay spans roughly $37,360 at the 10th percentile to $65,420 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.10 per hour. An estimated 8,420 people work as bus drivers, school in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $52,200 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,440 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.10 |
| 10th percentile | $37,360 |
| 90th percentile | $65,420 |
| Employment | 8,420 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.