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Bus Drivers, School average salary by city in Virginia
- Virginia Beach$52,890
- Staunton$49,920
- Harrisonburg$49,300
- Richmond$49,290
- Blacksburg$49,030
- Charlottesville$47,980
- Lynchburg$47,710
- Winchester$46,050
- Roanoke$45,380
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $52,890 | $50,190 | $46,300 | $42,450 | 98 |
| Staunton | $49,920 | $45,700 | $45,700 | $40,234 | 91 |
| Harrisonburg | $49,300 | $45,950 | $45,950 | $39,772 | 95 |
| Richmond | $49,290 | $49,370 | $39,880 | $39,764 | 98 |
| Blacksburg | $49,030 | $47,970 | $40,320 | $39,570 | 93 |
| Charlottesville | $47,980 | $46,260 | $39,230 | $38,787 | 99 |
| Lynchburg | $47,710 | $48,210 | $37,510 | $38,586 | 89 |
| Winchester | $46,050 | $47,670 | $35,200 | $37,347 | 96 |
| Roanoke | $45,380 | $46,380 | $38,510 | $36,848 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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