What are the main factors that influence a School Bus Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for School Bus Assistant?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for School Bus Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A School Bus Assistant's salary?

A School Bus Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $39,543 for beginners, reaching about $41,422 at mid-level, and approach $41,902 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a School Bus Assistant?

School Bus Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for School Bus Assistant roles are District of Columbia $44,250, California $44,083, Massachusetts $43,495. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of School Bus Assistant roles make?

Salaries for School Bus Assistant level roles vary by specialization: School Bus Technician: $56,313; Shuttle Bus Driver: $50,903; Municipal Bus Driver: $50,902; City Bus Driver: $50,901; School Bus Dispatcher: $39,990.

School Bus Assistant Salary in New Hampshire

How much does a School Bus Assistant make in New Hampshire?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a School Bus Assistant in New Hampshire is $40,403 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a School Bus Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,190
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,255 to $44,479
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,389

10% $34,389

50% (Median) $40,403

90% $48,190

School Bus Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,479	$3,707	$855	$21
Average	$40,403	$3,367	$777	$19
25th Percentile	$37,255	$3,105	$716	$18

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Key Factors That Influence School Bus Assistant Salaries

A School Bus Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects School Bus Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a School Bus Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $39,543
Early Career (1-2 years): $40,104
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,422
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $41,602
Expert (over 8 years): $41,902

Levels	Salary
Entry Level School Bus Assistant	$39,543
Intermediate Level School Bus Assistant	$40,104
Senior Level School Bus Assistant	$41,422
Specialist Level School Bus Assistant	$41,602
Expert Level School Bus Assistant	$41,902

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How Do School Bus Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract School Bus Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $44,250.
California: $44,083.
Massachusetts: $43,495.

District of Columbia $44,250 California $44,083 Massachusetts $43,495 Washington $43,335 New Jersey $43,319 Alaska $43,263 Connecticut $42,712 New York $42,488

Hawaii $41,773 Rhode Island $41,437 Maryland $41,209 Minnesota $40,897 Colorado $40,777 Illinois $40,737 Oregon $40,586 Delaware $40,474

New Hampshire $40,403 Virginia $40,246 Pennsylvania $39,786 Nevada $39,554 North Dakota $39,479 Michigan $39,359 Wisconsin $39,315 Vermont $39,227

Texas $38,983 Maine $38,967 Arizona $38,943 Ohio $38,915 Georgia $38,547 Indiana $38,363 Wyoming $38,327 Utah $38,272

Iowa $38,248 Kansas $38,056 Louisiana $38,000 North Carolina $37,980 Missouri $37,972 Florida $37,816 Montana $37,732 Nebraska $37,652

Kentucky $37,608 South Carolina $37,448 Tennessee $37,348 Idaho $37,308 New Mexico $37,017 Oklahoma $36,953 Alabama $36,717 South Dakota $36,321

Arkansas $36,105 West Virginia $35,989 Mississippi $35,642

Top Paying Cities for School Bus Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Moultonborough: $40,034
Newbury: $40,341
New Hampton: $40,206

Moultonborough, NH $40,034

Newbury, NH $40,341

New Hampton, NH $40,206

New London, NH $40,275

Chichester, NH $39,695

North Sandwich, NH $39,798

North Sutton, NH $40,277

Northwood, NH $40,628

North Woodstock, NH $39,825

Pittsfield, NH $40,104

Plymouth, NH $39,970

Rumney, NH $39,791

Salisbury, NH $40,139

Sanbornton, NH $40,191

South Newbury, NH $40,363

South Sutton, NH $40,327

Stinson Lake, NH $39,839

Suncook, NH $39,972

Tilton, NH $39,988

Warner, NH $40,295

Warren, NH $39,777

Washington, NH $40,483

Weare, NH $40,724

Wentworth, NH $39,779

Springfield, NH $40,241

Thornton, NH $39,875

Wilmot, NH $40,254

Winnisquam, NH $40,155

Nottingham, NH $41,007

West Nottingham, NH $40,903

Woodstock, NH $39,865

Concord, NH $39,582

Bow, NH $40,225

Loudon, NH $39,752

Keene, NH $40,293

Antrim, NH $40,729

Ashuelot, NH $40,280

Bennington, NH $40,897

Chesterfield, NH $40,078

Dublin, NH $40,877

Sullivan, NH $40,260

Swanzey, NH $40,322

Fitzwilliam, NH $40,917

Gilsum, NH $40,203

Hancock, NH $40,858

Amherst, NH $41,738

Auburn, NH $40,976

Brookline, NH $42,283

Candia, NH $40,929

Chester, NH $41,264

Deerfield, NH $40,786

Derry, NH $41,695

East Candia, NH $41,044

East Derry, NH $41,825

Epping, NH $41,295

Francestown, NH $41,038

Fremont, NH $41,373

Goffstown, NH $40,925

Dunbarton, NH $40,499

Greenfield, NH $41,120

Greenville, NH $41,983

Hollis, NH $42,643

Hudson, NH $42,816

Litchfield, NH $42,406

Londonderry, NH $41,927

Merrimack, NH $42,250

Milford, NH $42,059

Mont Vernon, NH $41,412

Nashua, NH $42,836

New Boston, NH $41,110

New Ipswich, NH $41,627

North Salem, NH $42,159

Pelham, NH $42,589

Harrisville, NH $40,793

Hinsdale, NH $40,252

Jaffrey, NH $41,023

Marlborough, NH $40,447

Marlow, NH $40,149

Nelson, NH $40,643

Peterborough, NH $41,188

Rindge, NH $41,257

Spofford, NH $40,148

Stoddard, NH $40,546

Troy, NH $40,516

West Chesterfield, NH $40,070

Westmoreland, NH $40,022

West Peterborough, NH $41,201

West Swanzey, NH $40,280

Winchester, NH $40,321

Littleton, NH $39,953

Berlin, NH $39,846

Bethlehem, NH $39,920

Bretton Woods, NH $39,807

Colebrook, NH $39,797

Errol, NH $39,550

Franconia, NH $39,857

Gorham, NH $39,759

Groveton, NH $39,869

Jefferson, NH $39,878

Lancaster, NH $39,917

Lisbon, NH $39,871

Sugar Hill, NH $39,891

Milan, NH $39,777

Mount Washington, NH $39,785

North Stratford, NH $39,794

Pittsburg, NH $39,669

Randolph, NH $39,781

Twin Mountain, NH $39,910

West Stewartstown, NH $39,787

Whitefield, NH $39,932

Acworth, NH $39,972

Alstead, NH $40,021

Charlestown, NH $39,979

Drewsville, NH $40,083

Lempster, NH $40,146

South Acworth, NH $40,032

Walpole, NH $40,054

North Walpole, NH $40,082

Raymond, NH $41,211

Salem, NH $42,255

Lyndeborough, NH $41,389

Temple, NH $41,450

Wilton, NH $41,717

Windham, NH $42,253

Manchester, NH $40,925

Hooksett, NH $40,826

Bedford, NH $41,054

Waterville Valley, NH $39,771

Andover, NH $40,172

Ashland, NH $40,010

Barnstead, NH $40,270

Belmont, NH $40,105

Bradford, NH $40,487

Bristol, NH $40,016

Campton, NH $39,863

Canterbury, NH $39,762

Center Barnstead, NH $40,388

Center Harbor, NH $40,035

Center Sandwich, NH $39,878

Contoocook, NH $40,063

Danbury, NH $40,223

East Andover, NH $40,175

Elkins, NH $40,263

Epsom, NH $40,084

Franklin, NH $40,098

Gilmanton, NH $40,147

Glencliff, NH $39,825

Grafton, NH $39,996

Hebron, NH $39,879

Henniker, NH $40,536

Hill, NH $40,198

Hillsborough, NH $40,668

Holderness, NH $39,950

Laconia, NH $40,257

Gilford, NH $40,253

Lincoln, NH $39,876

Lochmere, NH $40,080

Canaan, NH $39,872

Claremont, NH $40,013

Cornish, NH $39,849

Cornish Flat, NH $39,856

Enfield, NH $39,925

Enfield Center, NH $39,965

Etna, NH $39,816

Georges Mills, NH $40,146

Goshen, NH $40,332

Grantham, NH $39,986

Guild, NH $40,166

Hanover, NH $39,911

Lebanon, NH $39,895

Haverhill, NH $39,873

Lyme, NH $39,790

Lyme Center, NH $39,791

Meriden, NH $39,912

Monroe, NH $39,873

Newport, NH $40,066

North Haverhill, NH $39,869

Orford, NH $39,783

Piermont, NH $39,774

Pike, NH $39,807

Plainfield, NH $39,823

Sunapee, NH $40,261

West Lebanon, NH $39,910

Woodsville, NH $39,834

Portsmouth, NH $42,016

Newington, NH $41,506

Alton, NH $40,482

Alton Bay, NH $40,317

Atkinson, NH $42,124

Bartlett, NH $39,851

Center Conway, NH $39,821

Center Ossipee, NH $39,979

Center Strafford, NH $40,817

Center Tuftonboro, NH $40,047

Chocorua, NH $39,905

Conway, NH $39,880

Danville, NH $41,635

Dover, NH $41,609

Madbury, NH $41,533

Durham, NH $41,741

Barrington, NH $41,089

East Hampstead, NH $41,932

East Kingston, NH $41,814

East Wakefield, NH $40,111

Eaton Center, NH $39,862

Exeter, NH $41,661

Farmington, NH $40,685

South Tamworth, NH $39,884

Strafford, NH $40,664

Stratham, NH $41,829

Tamworth, NH $39,919

Union, NH $40,500

West Ossipee, NH $39,976

Wolfeboro, NH $40,315

Wolfeboro Falls, NH $40,333

Wonalancet, NH $39,861

Freedom, NH $39,917

Gilmanton Iron Works, NH $40,220

Glen, NH $39,899

Rochester, NH $41,074

Greenland, NH $41,967

Hampstead, NH $41,951

Hampton, NH $41,794

Hampton Falls, NH $41,762

Intervale, NH $39,910

Jackson, NH $39,801

Kearsarge, NH $39,980

Kingston, NH $41,817

Madison, NH $39,917

Melvin Village, NH $40,080

Milton, NH $40,555

Milton Mills, NH $40,242

Mirror Lake, NH $40,295

New Castle, NH $41,970

New Durham, NH $40,519

Newfields, NH $41,695

Newmarket, NH $41,737

Newton, NH $41,980

Newton Junction, NH $42,008

North Conway, NH $39,953

Lee, NH $41,480

North Hampton, NH $41,873

Ossipee, NH $40,001

Plaistow, NH $42,084

Rollinsford, NH $41,532

Rye, NH $41,994

Rye Beach, NH $41,894

Sanbornville, NH $40,150

Sandown, NH $41,616

Seabrook, NH $41,762

Silver Lake, NH $39,904

Somersworth, NH $41,340

Effingham, NH $39,962

Meredith, NH $40,276

Bath, NH $39,844

School Bus Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For School Bus Assistant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, School Bus Assistant positions in Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view School Bus Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a School Bus Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$44,444	$21.0	10%

School Bus Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a School Bus Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$37,255

Average $40,403/year

$44,479

$3,105

Average $3,367/month

$3,707

$716

Average $777/week

$855

$18

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,479	$3,707	$855	$21
Average	$40,403	$3,367	$777	$19
25th Percentile	$37,255	$3,105	$716	$18

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School Bus Assistant Salary in New Hampshire

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Top Paying Cities for School Bus Assistants

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