Bus Drivers, School Salary in North Dakota

Bus drivers, school in North Dakota earn the most in Minot (average $59,220 a year) and the least in Fargo ($52,280), across the 4 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bus drivers, school average at $56,990 and the median at $50,790 for 1,530 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,430.

Bus Drivers, School average salary by city in North Dakota

Minot$59,220
Grand Forks$56,590
Bismarck$53,750
Fargo$52,280

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minot	$59,220	$55,880	$47,060	$49,763	87
Grand Forks	$56,590	$53,270	$45,640	$47,650	87
Bismarck	$53,750	$47,590	$47,230	$45,368	91
Fargo	$52,280	$46,840	$46,840	$44,187	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 North Dakota

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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