How much does a bus driver make in Charlotte?
$42,830a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $20.59 an hour or $3,569 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.59
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 143 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,890Median: $42,830Highest 10%: $54,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,890 | $18.70 | |
| 25th | $42,830 | $20.59 | |
| Median | $42,830 | $20.59 | |
| 75th | $45,020 | $21.64 | |
| 90th | $54,200 | $26.06 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $46,810 |
| Raleigh, NC | $46,800 |
| Durham, NC | $46,460 |
| Greensboro, NC | $44,060 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $151,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $144,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $85,650 |
| Captain | $76,340 |
| Flight Attendant | $64,890 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $63,470 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $63,300 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $56,120 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $49,470 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $46,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $20.59 ($42,830 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Charlotte than the national average?
No: $42,830 against $59,050 nationally, 27% less.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $44,060, so Charlotte pays 3% less.
Where does Charlotte rank for bus driver pay?
143 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,200 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.