How much does a bus driver make in Colorado?
$63,010a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Colorado. That is $30.29 an hour or $5,251 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.29
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,870Median: $63,010Highest 10%: $71,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,870 | $24.46 | |
| 25th | $55,610 | $26.74 | |
| Median | $63,010 | $30.29 | |
| 75th | $66,840 | $32.13 | |
| 90th | $71,090 | $34.18 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $66,840 |
| Denver, CO | $66,590 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $63,010 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $51,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 7. Maryland | $65,220 |
| 8. Illinois | $65,200 |
| 9. Alaska | $64,150 |
| 10. Colorado | $63,010 |
| 11. Ohio | $62,760 |
| 12. Nevada | $61,700 |
| 13. New Jersey | $61,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $30.29 ($63,010 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $63,010 against $59,050 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Colorado rank for bus driver pay?
Colorado ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays bus drivers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $66,840 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.