How much does a bus driver make in Anchorage?
$63,450a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Anchorage, AK metro area. That is $30.50 an hour or $5,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.50
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,200Median: $63,450Highest 10%: $75,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,200 | $21.73 | |
| 25th | $63,450 | $30.50 | |
| Median | $63,450 | $30.50 | |
| 75th | $66,020 | $31.74 | |
| 90th | $75,000 | $36.06 |
Other cities in Alaska
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Anchorage
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $232,200 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $161,000 |
| Transportation Inspector | $131,100 |
| Ship Engineer | $110,000 |
| Captain | $109,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $99,920 |
| Pump Operator | $75,810 |
| Motor Vehicle Operator | $74,710 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $73,320 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $66,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Anchorage?
The median hourly pay in the Anchorage, AK metro area is $30.50 ($63,450 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Anchorage than the national average?
Yes: $63,450 against $59,050 nationally, 7% more.
How does Anchorage compare with the rest of Alaska?
The median in Alaska is $64,150, so Anchorage pays 1% less.
Where does Anchorage rank for bus driver pay?
23 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Anchorage?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,000 or more.
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.