How much does a bus driver make in Monroe?
$36,950a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Monroe, LA metro area. That is $17.76 an hour or $3,079 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.76
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among cities
- 164 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,370Median: $36,950Highest 10%: $63,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,370 | $16.52 | |
| 25th | $36,950 | $17.76 | |
| Median | $36,950 | $17.76 | |
| 75th | $48,890 | $23.50 | |
| 90th | $63,440 | $30.50 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| New Orleans, LA | $48,860 |
Related jobs in Monroe
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Salaries for every job in Monroe, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Monroe?
The median hourly pay in the Monroe, LA metro area is $17.76 ($36,950 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Monroe than the national average?
No: $36,950 against $59,050 nationally, 37% less.
How does Monroe compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $48,860, so Monroe pays 24% less.
Where does Monroe rank for bus driver pay?
164 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,440 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.