How much does a bus driver make in Louisiana?
$48,860a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Louisiana. That is $23.49 an hour or $4,072 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.49
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,360Median: $48,860Highest 10%: $64,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,360 | $16.04 | |
| 25th | $37,090 | $17.83 | |
| Median | $48,860 | $23.49 | |
| 75th | $63,440 | $30.50 | |
| 90th | $64,660 | $31.09 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $48,860 |
| Monroe, LA | $36,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 29. Minnesota | $50,200 |
| 30. Idaho | $49,000 |
| 31. North Dakota | $48,890 |
| 32. Louisiana | $48,860 |
| 33. Texas | $48,740 |
| 34. Rhode Island | $48,610 |
| 35. Florida | $48,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $23.49 ($48,860 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $48,860 against $59,050 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for bus driver pay?
Louisiana ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays bus drivers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $48,860 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.