As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Bus Aide in Pierre, SD is $40,780, equivalent to $20 per hour, $784 weekly, or $3,398 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Bus Aide in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Bus Aide in Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $32,845 to $47,122. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,627) and 75th percentile ($44,100), while top earners (90th percentile) make $47,122 per year. This $7,473 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Logistics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pierre Bus Aide often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 807 statewide for Bus Aide job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Bus Aide Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bus Aide Salary $32,845 Pierre, SD February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Bus Aide Salary $36,627 Pierre, SD February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Bus Aide Salary $40,780 Pierre, SD February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Bus Aide Salary $44,100 Pierre, SD February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Bus Aide Salary $47,122 Pierre, SD February 01, 2026
25% $36,627 10% $32,845 90% $47,122 75% $44,100 $40,780 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Pierre, South Dakota    Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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