How much does a bus driver make in North Carolina?
$44,060a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in North Carolina. That is $21.18 an hour or $3,672 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.18
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,610Median: $44,060Highest 10%: $57,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,610 | $17.12 | |
| 25th | $39,960 | $19.21 | |
| Median | $44,060 | $21.18 | |
| 75th | $46,840 | $22.52 | |
| 90th | $57,330 | $27.56 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $46,810 |
| Raleigh, NC | $46,800 |
| Durham, NC | $46,460 |
| Greensboro, NC | $44,060 |
| Charlotte, NC | $42,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 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 |
| 47. Kansas | $41,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $21.18 ($44,060 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $44,060 against $59,050 nationally, 25% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for bus driver pay?
North Carolina ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays bus drivers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $46,810 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.