Last updated · Sources: District Bus Drivers page, BLS OEWS May 2025
Wayne County Public Schools school bus driver pay
Wayne County Public Schools pays school bus drivers $17.32–$22.33/hr (source: District Bus Drivers page; updated Oct 30, 2026).
Wayne County (Goldsboro), North Carolina. Everything below comes from the linked source, checked 2026-10-30. A blank means the source doesn't say.
Sign-on bonus
Paid CDL training
Details
| Employer type | District |
|---|---|
| Area | Wayne County (Goldsboro) |
| Pay year | current |
| Guaranteed hours | not stated |
| Hours / days | not stated |
| Summer pay | not stated |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | Ten-month position. (Page renders with JavaScript; figures from search snapshot.) |
Sources
- ✓ Official District Bus Drivers page · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $0.69 below the North Carolina median for school bus drivers ($18.01/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025). The BLS median covers drivers at every experience level, so a new driver's rate is often below it.
| Wayne County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County Public Schools (this page) | $17.32 | $22.33 | not stated |
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How much does Wayne County Public Schools pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $17.32/hr and the schedule tops out at $22.33/hr (current), per District Bus Drivers page.
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