How much does a bus driver make in Providence?
$57,980a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $27.88 an hour or $4,832 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.88
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,570Median: $57,980Highest 10%: $60,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,570 | $23.35 | |
| 25th | $48,600 | $23.37 | |
| Median | $57,980 | $27.88 | |
| 75th | $58,760 | $28.25 | |
| 90th | $60,410 | $29.04 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $164,500 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $126,300 |
| Ship Engineer | $119,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $106,500 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $89,880 |
| Tank Car | $83,160 |
| Captain | $75,430 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $70,170 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,610 |
| Bus Driver | $59,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $27.88 ($57,980 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $57,980 against $59,050 nationally, 2% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $48,610, so Providence pays 19% more.
Where does Providence rank for bus driver pay?
50 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,410 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.