How much does a bus driver make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $28.39 an hour or $4,921 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.39
- Average (mean)
- $60,280
- Jobs
- 159,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,030 | $19.25 | |
| 25th | $47,530 | $22.85 | |
| Median | $59,050 | $28.39 | |
| 75th | $70,700 | $33.99 | |
| 90th | $84,700 | $40.72 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New York | $84,480 |
| Washington | $72,280 |
| Hawaii | $68,500 |
| California | $67,130 |
| Oregon | $65,510 |
| Massachusetts | $65,460 |
| Maryland | $65,220 |
| Illinois | $65,200 |
| Alaska | $64,150 |
| Colorado | $63,010 |
| Ohio | $62,760 |
| Nevada | $61,700 |
| New Jersey | $61,140 |
| Missouri | $60,660 |
| Delaware | $60,510 |
| Connecticut | $60,100 |
| Indiana | $58,410 |
| Maine | $57,870 |
| District of Columbia | $55,580 |
| New Hampshire | $54,830 |
| Kentucky | $54,550 |
| Arizona | $53,870 |
| Vermont | $53,830 |
| Virginia | $52,940 |
| Wisconsin | $52,660 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,360 |
| Utah | $50,730 |
| Oklahoma | $50,300 |
| Minnesota | $50,200 |
| Idaho | $49,000 |
| North Dakota | $48,890 |
| Louisiana | $48,860 |
| Texas | $48,740 |
| Rhode Island | $48,610 |
| Florida | $48,300 |
| Tennessee | $47,770 |
| Michigan | $47,660 |
| Iowa | $45,890 |
| Montana | $45,640 |
| Wyoming | $45,630 |
| New Mexico | $45,610 |
| Georgia | $45,500 |
| Nebraska | $45,120 |
| North Carolina | $44,060 |
| South Carolina | $43,330 |
| South Dakota | $41,590 |
| Kansas | $41,340 |
| West Virginia | $39,260 |
| Mississippi | $38,570 |
| Alabama | $37,700 |
| Arkansas | $37,520 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Vegas, NV | $90,460 |
| Seattle, WA | $83,430 |
| Portland, OR | $80,170 |
| San Francisco, CA | $78,900 |
| New York, NY | $78,130 |
| Columbus, OH | $73,790 |
| Salinas, CA | $71,290 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $70,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $70,680 |
| Boston, MA | $70,120 |
| Akron, OH | $70,000 |
| Honolulu, HI | $68,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $68,020 |
| Dayton, OH | $67,420 |
| Boulder, CO | $66,840 |
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$47,920
- 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 $28.39 ($59,050 a year).
How much does a bus driver make a month?
About $4,921 a month before tax, based on a median of $59,050 a year.
How much does a bus driver make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,030 or less a year ($19.25 an hour); the top 10% make $84,700 or more.
Which state pays bus drivers the most?
New York, with a median of $84,480 a year, followed by Washington ($72,280) and Hawaii ($68,500).
Which city pays bus drivers the most?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median of $90,460 a year.
How many bus drivers are there in the United States?
About 159,240 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.