How much does a bus driver make in Denver?
$66,590a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $32.01 an hour or $5,549 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.01
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 2,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,270Median: $66,590Highest 10%: $68,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,270 | $25.13 | |
| 25th | $55,610 | $26.74 | |
| Median | $66,590 | $32.01 | |
| 75th | $66,840 | $32.13 | |
| 90th | $68,750 | $33.05 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Boulder, CO | $66,840 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $63,010 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $132,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $121,400 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $79,260 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $77,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $69,250 |
| Material Moving Worker | $65,110 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $63,900 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $61,190 |
| Bus Driver | $59,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $32.01 ($66,590 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $66,590 against $59,050 nationally, 13% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $63,010, so Denver pays 6% more.
Where does Denver rank for bus driver pay?
16 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,750 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.