How much does a bus driver make in Rhode Island?
$48,610a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Rhode Island. That is $23.37 an hour or $4,051 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.37
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,550Median: $48,610Highest 10%: $64,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,550 | $21.42 | |
| 25th | $45,810 | $22.02 | |
| Median | $48,610 | $23.37 | |
| 75th | $57,980 | $27.88 | |
| 90th | $64,600 | $31.06 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $57,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 31. North Dakota | $48,890 |
| 32. Louisiana | $48,860 |
| 33. Texas | $48,740 |
| 34. Rhode Island | $48,610 |
| 35. Florida | $48,300 |
| 36. Tennessee | $47,770 |
| 37. Michigan | $47,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $23.37 ($48,610 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $48,610 against $59,050 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for bus driver pay?
Rhode Island ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays bus drivers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $57,980 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.