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School Bus Drivers in Colorado earned a median of $52,620 a year ($25.30 an hour) in May 2025, 10% above the national median of $47,920; 3,840 were employed there, ranking #14 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $52,620 | $47,920 |
| Mean annual wage | $54,770 | $48,430 |
| Median hourly wage | $25.30 | $23.04 |
| 10th percentile | $40,640 | $29,240 |
| 25th percentile | $47,120 | $38,650 |
| 75th percentile | $60,950 | $58,430 |
| 90th percentile | $70,540 | $65,730 |
| Employment | 3,840 | 402,930 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 1.336 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.52 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.