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How much does a bus driver make in Bismarck?

$45,130a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Bismarck, ND metro area. That is $21.70 an hour or $3,761 a month.

Hourly
$21.70
Vs. national median
-24%
Rank among cities
132 of 171
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,410Median: $45,130Highest 10%: $53,950
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,410$18.47
25th$39,040$18.77
Median$45,130$21.70
75th$50,740$24.39
90th$53,950$25.94

Other cities in North Dakota

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Fargo, ND$48,890
Bus Driver salary in North Dakota Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Bismarck

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$137,500
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$62,000
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$60,640
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$60,460
Light Truck Driver$48,090
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$47,660
Bus Driver$47,590
Laborer and Freight$43,260
Packer and Packager$39,720
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$39,020
Salaries for every job in Bismarck, ND

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bus driver make an hour in Bismarck?

The median hourly pay in the Bismarck, ND metro area is $21.70 ($45,130 a year).

Do bus drivers make more in Bismarck than the national average?

No: $45,130 against $59,050 nationally, 24% less.

How does Bismarck compare with the rest of North Dakota?

The median in North Dakota is $48,890, so Bismarck pays 8% less.

Where does Bismarck rank for bus driver pay?

132 of 171 metro areas with data.

How much does a bus driver make starting out in Bismarck?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,950 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.