How much does a bus driver make in Arizona?
$53,870a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Arizona. That is $25.90 an hour or $4,489 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.90
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,350Median: $53,870Highest 10%: $72,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,350 | $18.92 | |
| 25th | $45,620 | $21.93 | |
| Median | $53,870 | $25.90 | |
| 75th | $59,230 | $28.48 | |
| 90th | $72,140 | $34.68 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $57,020 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $52,360 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $46,140 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $39,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 19. District of Columbia | $55,580 |
| 20. New Hampshire | $54,830 |
| 21. Kentucky | $54,550 |
| 22. Arizona | $53,870 |
| 23. Vermont | $53,830 |
| 24. Virginia | $52,940 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $52,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $25.90 ($53,870 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $53,870 against $59,050 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Arizona rank for bus driver pay?
Arizona ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays bus drivers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $57,020 a year.
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.