How much does a bus driver make in Richmond?
$50,270a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $24.17 an hour or $4,189 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.17
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 87 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,940Median: $50,270Highest 10%: $64,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,940 | $22.57 | |
| 25th | $50,270 | $24.17 | |
| Median | $50,270 | $24.17 | |
| 75th | $64,540 | $31.03 | |
| 90th | $64,540 | $31.03 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Washington, DC | $65,220 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $47,950 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $46,810 |
| Roanoke, VA | $45,760 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $24.17 ($50,270 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $50,270 against $59,050 nationally, 15% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $52,940, so Richmond pays 5% less.
Where does Richmond rank for bus driver pay?
87 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,540 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.