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How much does a bus driver make in Reno?

$48,080a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Reno, NV metro area. That is $23.12 an hour or $4,007 a month.

Hourly
$23.12
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
102 of 171
Jobs in the area
330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,720Median: $48,080Highest 10%: $92,880
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,720$21.50
25th$44,720$21.50
Median$48,080$23.12
75th$61,700$29.66
90th$92,880$44.65

Other cities in Nevada

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Las Vegas, NV$90,460
Bus Driver salary in Nevada Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Reno

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$108,600
Crane and Tower Operator$101,200
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$63,790
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,970
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$61,740
Transportation Inspector$48,070
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,860
Bus Driver$45,700
Laborer and Freight$43,990
Light Truck Driver$43,930
Salaries for every job in Reno, NV

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bus driver make an hour in Reno?

The median hourly pay in the Reno, NV metro area is $23.12 ($48,080 a year).

Do bus drivers make more in Reno than the national average?

No: $48,080 against $59,050 nationally, 19% less.

How does Reno compare with the rest of Nevada?

The median in Nevada is $61,700, so Reno pays 22% less.

Where does Reno rank for bus driver pay?

102 of 171 metro areas with data.

How much does a bus driver make starting out in Reno?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,880 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.