How much does a bus driver make in Phoenix?
$57,020a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $27.41 an hour or $4,752 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.41
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 2,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,620Median: $57,020Highest 10%: $96,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,620 | $21.93 | |
| 25th | $46,290 | $22.25 | |
| Median | $57,020 | $27.41 | |
| 75th | $72,120 | $34.67 | |
| 90th | $96,000 | $46.15 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $52,360 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $46,140 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $39,120 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $228,000 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $161,200 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,800 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $88,420 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $75,810 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $72,580 |
| Traffic Technician | $65,190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,990 |
| Flight Attendant | $61,780 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $27.41 ($57,020 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $57,020 against $59,050 nationally, 3% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $53,870, so Phoenix pays 6% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for bus driver pay?
56 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,000 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.