How much does a bus driver make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $23.04 an hour or $3,993 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.04
- Average (mean)
- $48,430
- Jobs
- 402,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,240 | $14.06 | |
| 25th | $38,650 | $18.58 | |
| Median | $47,920 | $23.04 | |
| 75th | $58,430 | $28.09 | |
| 90th | $65,730 | $31.60 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Massachusetts | $65,170 |
| Washington | $63,370 |
| Connecticut | $61,520 |
| California | $61,040 |
| New Jersey | $59,430 |
| Hawaii | $59,090 |
| Rhode Island | $58,700 |
| New York | $56,640 |
| Vermont | $56,580 |
| Maryland | $56,450 |
| District of Columbia | $55,450 |
| Alaska | $54,200 |
| Utah | $52,890 |
| Colorado | $52,620 |
| Oregon | $51,270 |
| New Hampshire | $50,990 |
| North Dakota | $50,790 |
| Virginia | $50,190 |
| Illinois | $49,090 |
| Minnesota | $48,940 |
| Maine | $48,640 |
| Indiana | $48,020 |
| Nebraska | $47,760 |
| Wisconsin | $47,760 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,530 |
| Missouri | $46,880 |
| Michigan | $46,380 |
| Iowa | $46,320 |
| Idaho | $46,250 |
| Montana | $46,220 |
| Arizona | $46,050 |
| Kansas | $45,860 |
| Ohio | $45,860 |
| Wyoming | $45,520 |
| Arkansas | $45,500 |
| New Mexico | $45,470 |
| Georgia | $44,950 |
| Kentucky | $44,830 |
| Florida | $44,690 |
| Tennessee | $44,510 |
| Texas | $44,490 |
| Delaware | $42,390 |
| South Carolina | $39,900 |
| South Dakota | $39,730 |
| North Carolina | $37,460 |
| Nevada | $37,280 |
| Oklahoma | $36,920 |
| West Virginia | $33,360 |
| Mississippi | $30,640 |
| Louisiana | $29,450 |
| Alabama | $17,630 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $75,230 |
| San Francisco, CA | $73,680 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $72,070 |
| Bellingham, WA | $69,640 |
| Napa, CA | $67,430 |
| Bremerton, WA | $66,880 |
| Seattle, WA | $66,380 |
| Springfield, MA | $65,730 |
| Worcester, MA | $65,640 |
| Boston, MA | $65,170 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $63,710 |
| Trenton, NJ | $63,400 |
| Modesto, CA | $62,870 |
| El Centro, CA | $62,610 |
| Salinas, CA | $62,390 |
In other countries
Bus Driver belongs to the international group "Bus and tram drivers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Ambulance Driver and Attendant$35,450
- Driver/Sales Worker$38,770
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,640
- Light Truck Driver$44,860
- Bus Driver$59,050
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$37,290
- Taxi Driver$42,100
- Motor Vehicle Operator$37,180
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $23.04 ($47,920 a year).
How much does a bus driver make a month?
About $3,993 a month before tax, based on a median of $47,920 a year.
How much does a bus driver make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,240 or less a year ($14.06 an hour); the top 10% make $65,730 or more.
Which state pays bus drivers the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $65,170 a year, followed by Washington ($63,370) and Connecticut ($61,520).
Which city pays bus drivers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $75,230 a year.
How many bus drivers are there in the United States?
About 402,930 people work as bus drivers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.