How much does a bus driver make in Michigan?
$47,660a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Michigan. That is $22.91 an hour or $3,972 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.91
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,020Median: $47,660Highest 10%: $65,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| 25th | $40,600 | $19.52 | |
| Median | $47,660 | $22.91 | |
| 75th | $52,310 | $25.15 | |
| 90th | $65,710 | $31.59 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $65,370 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $50,900 |
| Flint, MI | $47,660 |
| Detroit, MI | $47,460 |
| Midland, MI | $47,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 34. Rhode Island | $48,610 |
| 35. Florida | $48,300 |
| 36. Tennessee | $47,770 |
| 37. Michigan | $47,660 |
| 38. Iowa | $45,890 |
| 39. Montana | $45,640 |
| 40. Wyoming | $45,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $22.91 ($47,660 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $47,660 against $59,050 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Michigan rank for bus driver pay?
Michigan ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays bus drivers the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $65,370 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.