How much does a bus driver make in Little Rock?
$41,350a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area. That is $19.88 an hour or $3,446 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.88
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among cities
- 146 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,090Median: $41,350Highest 10%: $56,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,090 | $15.91 | |
| 25th | $34,500 | $16.59 | |
| Median | $41,350 | $19.88 | |
| 75th | $56,140 | $26.99 | |
| 90th | $56,140 | $26.99 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Fort Smith, AR | $47,910 |
| Memphis, TN | $47,580 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $36,920 |
Related jobs in Little Rock
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $130,800 |
| Commercial Pilot | $99,600 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $57,050 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $54,260 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $48,710 |
| Machine Feeder and Offbearer | $48,430 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $42,380 |
| Bus Driver | $39,830 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $39,820 |
| Aircraft Service Attendant | $38,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Little Rock?
The median hourly pay in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area is $19.88 ($41,350 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Little Rock than the national average?
No: $41,350 against $59,050 nationally, 30% less.
How does Little Rock compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $37,520, so Little Rock pays 10% more.
Where does Little Rock rank for bus driver pay?
146 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Little Rock?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,140 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.