Last updated · Sources: District job posting (AM route), BLS OEWS May 2025
Rockingham County Schools school bus driver pay
Rockingham County Schools pays school bus drivers $15.00–$21.68/hr (source: District job posting (AM route); updated Oct 30, 2026).
Rockingham County (Eden), North Carolina. Everything below comes from the linked source, checked 2026-10-30. A blank means the source doesn't say.
Starting pay
current (posting)
✓ Official source District job posting (AM route) · Updated Oct 30, 2026
Sign-on bonus
Paid CDL training
Details
| Employer type | District |
|---|---|
| Area | Rockingham County (Eden) |
| Pay year | current (posting) |
| Guaranteed hours | not stated |
| Hours / days | not stated |
| Summer pay | not stated |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | Start equals the $15 state minimum. |
Sources
- ✓ Official District job posting (AM route) · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $3.01 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.
| Rockingham County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County Schools (this page) | $15.00 | $21.68 | not stated |
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How much does Rockingham County Schools pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $15.00/hr and the schedule tops out at $21.68/hr (current (posting)), per District job posting (AM route).
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