Last updated · Sources: Humboldt USD: Classified Job Placement 2025–2026 — Humboldt Unified School District, Prescott USD: Classified Staff Initial Wage Placement 2026–2027 — Prescott Unified School District
Yavapai County, AZ: school bus driver pay
2 employers that hire school bus drivers in Yavapai County. Click a column to sort. A blank cell means the source doesn't say, and we don't guess.
Highest published hourly floor
Prescott Unified School District
Highest top of range
| Employer | Start $/hr | Low $/hr | Top $/hr | Pay as published | Paid CDL training | Hours | Benefits | Source / date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Unified School District School district · Yavapai County (Prescott) | $19.18 | $19.18 | $20.21 | $19.18–$20.21 per hour (Bus Driver, Level 8 initial placement, 2026–27) | The same sheet lists Bus Driver in Training at Level 1 ($15.15–$15.96). | not stated | not stated | Classified Staff Initial Wage Placement 2026–2027 — Prescott Unified School District 2026–27 initial wage placement; checked November 3, 2026. · checked 2026-11-03 |
| Humboldt Unified School District School district · Yavapai County (Prescott Valley) | $18.05 | $18.05 | not published | $18.05 per hour (Bus Driver, Level 7 placement, 2025–26) | The same sheet lists trainee bus drivers at $15.35 per hour. | not stated | not stated | Classified Job Placement 2025–2026 — Humboldt Unified School District 2025–26 placement sheet; checked November 3, 2026. · checked 2026-11-03 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do school bus drivers make in Yavapai County, AZ?
Published hourly pay starts at $18.05–$19.18 across the 2 employers with an hourly rate, and the highest top of range is $20.21/hr. Each figure links to the employer's own source and the date we checked it.
Does Yavapai County pay for CDL training?
Humboldt USD: The same sheet lists trainee bus drivers at $15.35 per hour.; Prescott USD: The same sheet lists Bus Driver in Training at Level 1 ($15.15–$15.96).
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