How much does a bus driver make in Delaware?
$60,510a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Delaware. That is $29.09 an hour or $5,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.09
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,390Median: $60,510Highest 10%: $65,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,390 | $18.94 | |
| 25th | $45,640 | $21.94 | |
| Median | $60,510 | $29.09 | |
| 75th | $65,710 | $31.59 | |
| 90th | $65,710 | $31.59 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $53,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 12. Nevada | $61,700 |
| 13. New Jersey | $61,140 |
| 14. Missouri | $60,660 |
| 15. Delaware | $60,510 |
| 16. Connecticut | $60,100 |
| 17. Indiana | $58,410 |
| 18. Maine | $57,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $29.09 ($60,510 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $60,510 against $59,050 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Delaware rank for bus driver pay?
Delaware ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays bus drivers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $53,020 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.