How much does a bus driver make in Maryland?
$65,220a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Maryland. That is $31.36 an hour or $5,435 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.36
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,770Median: $65,220Highest 10%: $92,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,770 | $22.49 | |
| 25th | $54,780 | $26.34 | |
| Median | $65,220 | $31.36 | |
| 75th | $81,480 | $39.17 | |
| 90th | $92,320 | $44.38 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $65,220 |
| Baltimore, MD | $57,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $53,020 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $44,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 4. California | $67,130 |
| 5. Oregon | $65,510 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $65,460 |
| 7. Maryland | $65,220 |
| 8. Illinois | $65,200 |
| 9. Alaska | $64,150 |
| 10. Colorado | $63,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $31.36 ($65,220 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $65,220 against $59,050 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Maryland rank for bus driver pay?
Maryland ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays bus drivers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $65,220 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.