How much does a bus driver make in Boulder?
$66,840a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $32.13 an hour or $5,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.13
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 171
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,070Median: $66,840Highest 10%: $66,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,070 | $26.48 | |
| 25th | $55,070 | $26.48 | |
| Median | $66,840 | $32.13 | |
| 75th | $66,840 | $32.13 | |
| 90th | $66,840 | $32.13 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Denver, CO | $66,590 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $63,010 |
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Salaries for every job in Boulder, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $32.13 ($66,840 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $66,840 against $59,050 nationally, 13% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $63,010, so Boulder pays 6% more.
Where does Boulder rank for bus driver pay?
15 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,840 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.