How much does a bus driver make in Pennsylvania?
$51,360a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Pennsylvania. That is $24.69 an hour or $4,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.69
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,860Median: $51,360Highest 10%: $76,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,860 | $18.20 | |
| 25th | $43,520 | $20.92 | |
| Median | $51,360 | $24.69 | |
| 75th | $63,670 | $30.61 | |
| 90th | $76,560 | $36.81 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $60,750 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $59,720 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $58,870 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $53,020 |
| Johnstown, PA | $52,440 |
| Scranton, PA | $49,310 |
| York, PA | $46,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 23. Vermont | $53,830 |
| 24. Virginia | $52,940 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $52,660 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $51,360 |
| 27. Utah | $50,730 |
| 28. Oklahoma | $50,300 |
| 29. Minnesota | $50,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $24.69 ($51,360 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $51,360 against $59,050 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for bus driver pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays bus drivers the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $60,750 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.