Last updated · Sources: First Student: School Bus Driver — First Student (Hooksett, NH), Concord School District: Transportation — Concord School District
Merrimack County, NH: school bus driver pay
2 employers that hire school bus drivers in Merrimack County. Click a column to sort. A blank cell means the source doesn't say, and we don't guess.
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First Student
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| Employer | Start $/hr | Low $/hr | Top $/hr | Pay as published | Paid CDL training | Hours | Benefits | Source / date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Student School transportation contractor · Merrimack County (Hooksett) | not published | $27.32 | $29.50 | $27.32–$29.50 per hour after training (CDL school bus driver) | Paid CLP/CDL training at $16.00/hour. | Part-time; the posting lists a guaranteed minimum of paid hours per day. | Medical, dental, vision and life coverage options and a 401(k) with company match are listed. | School Bus Driver — First Student (Hooksett, NH) Posted August 31, 2026; wage effective period not stated. Checked November 3, 2026. · checked 2026-11-03 |
| Concord School District School district · Merrimack County (Concord) | not published | $24.98 | $30.62 | $24.98–$30.62 per hour (CDL school bus driver); non-CDL drivers $20.00–$23.39 | Paid training is advertised. | not stated | A generous benefits package is advertised; details not listed. | Transportation — Concord School District 2025–2026 school year page. Checked November 3, 2026. · checked 2026-11-03 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do school bus drivers make in Merrimack County, NH?
Published hourly pay starts at $24.98–$27.32 across the 2 employers with an hourly rate, and the highest top of range is $30.62/hr. Each figure links to the employer's own source and the date we checked it.
Does Merrimack County pay for CDL training?
First Student: Paid CLP/CDL training at $16.00/hour.; Concord School District: Paid training is advertised.
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