How much does a bus driver make in Arkansas?
$37,520a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Arkansas. That is $18.04 an hour or $3,127 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.04
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,550Median: $37,520Highest 10%: $56,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,550 | $14.21 | |
| 25th | $34,230 | $16.46 | |
| Median | $37,520 | $18.04 | |
| 75th | $43,090 | $20.72 | |
| 90th | $56,140 | $26.99 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Smith, AR | $47,910 |
| Memphis, TN | $47,580 |
| Little Rock, AR | $41,350 |
| Texarkana, TX | $37,280 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $36,920 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $32,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 48. West Virginia | $39,260 |
| 49. Mississippi | $38,570 |
| 50. Alabama | $37,700 |
| 51. Arkansas | $37,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $18.04 ($37,520 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $37,520 against $59,050 nationally, 36% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for bus driver pay?
Arkansas ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays bus drivers the most?
Fort Smith, AR-OK, with a median of $47,910 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.