Bus Drivers, School Salary in Nevada

Bus drivers, school in Nevada earn the most in Reno (average $43,900 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($39,390), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bus drivers, school average at $41,440 and the median at $37,280 for 2,590 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,430.

Bus Drivers, School average salary by city in Nevada

Reno$43,900
Las Vegas$39,390

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Reno	$43,900	$45,700	$38,980	$37,454	101
Las Vegas	$39,390	$37,280	$37,280	$33,830	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Bus Drivers, School salary in other states

Bus Drivers, School salary by city and state

More about pay in Nevada

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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