How much does a bus driver make in Kansas?
$41,340a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Kansas. That is $19.88 an hour or $3,445 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.88
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,290Median: $41,340Highest 10%: $50,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,290 | $14.08 | |
| 25th | $36,110 | $17.36 | |
| Median | $41,340 | $19.88 | |
| 75th | $49,970 | $24.02 | |
| 90th | $50,800 | $24.42 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $59,360 |
| Topeka, KS | $50,800 |
| Wichita, KS | $41,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 44. North Carolina | $44,060 |
| 45. South Carolina | $43,330 |
| 46. South Dakota | $41,590 |
| 47. Kansas | $41,340 |
| 48. West Virginia | $39,260 |
| 49. Mississippi | $38,570 |
| 50. Alabama | $37,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $19.88 ($41,340 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $41,340 against $59,050 nationally, 30% less.
Where does Kansas rank for bus driver pay?
Kansas ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays bus drivers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $59,360 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.