School bus drivers and food service workers earn less than 60% of a typical worker’s weekly wages: Median weekly wages for all workers and K–12 education support workers
| Occupation group | Median weekly wage |
|---|---|
| All U.S. workers | $989 |
| Food service | $469 |
| Janitor and custodian | $704 |
| Office and administration | $760 |
| Paraprofessional | $600 |
| School bus driver | $561 |
Note: Values in 2023 dollars.
Source: EPI analysis of 2022–2023 Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group data.