How much does a bus driver make in Nebraska?
$45,120a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Nebraska. That is $21.69 an hour or $3,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.69
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,850Median: $45,120Highest 10%: $61,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,850 | $15.79 | |
| 25th | $39,470 | $18.98 | |
| Median | $45,120 | $21.69 | |
| 75th | $52,950 | $25.46 | |
| 90th | $61,120 | $29.38 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lincoln, NE | $61,120 |
| Omaha, NE | $46,740 |
| Sioux City, IA | $43,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 40. Wyoming | $45,630 |
| 41. New Mexico | $45,610 |
| 42. Georgia | $45,500 |
| 43. Nebraska | $45,120 |
| 44. North Carolina | $44,060 |
| 45. South Carolina | $43,330 |
| 46. South Dakota | $41,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $21.69 ($45,120 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $45,120 against $59,050 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for bus driver pay?
Nebraska ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays bus drivers the most?
Lincoln, NE, with a median of $61,120 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.