Bus Drivers (School) Salary in Mississippi
Bus Drivers (School) in Mississippi earn a median of $30,640 a year, −36% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $30,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −36% ($47,920)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,790
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $18,680; the top 10% earn over $47,300. Nationally the range is $29,240 to $65,730.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$38,570 median in Mississippi
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$26,900 median in Mississippi
- Couriers and Messengers$35,780 median in Mississippi
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$25,170 median in Mississippi
- School Bus Monitors$23,500 median in Mississippi
- Orderlies$29,790 median in Mississippi
Bus Drivers (School) pay in Mississippi
How much do bus drivers (school) make in Mississippi?
The median is $30,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $18,680 and the top 10% earn over $47,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for bus drivers (school)?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−36% vs. the national median of $47,920). Living costs are not included.