How much does a bus driver make in Seattle?
$83,430a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $40.11 an hour or $6,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.11
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 4,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,750Median: $83,430Highest 10%: $93,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,750 | $28.73 | |
| 25th | $65,560 | $31.52 | |
| Median | $83,430 | $40.11 | |
| 75th | $93,180 | $44.80 | |
| 90th | $93,180 | $44.80 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Portland, OR | $80,170 |
| Bremerton, WA | $65,360 |
| Spokane, WA | $61,250 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $229,900 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $175,300 |
| Transportation Inspector | $129,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $127,000 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $114,300 |
| Captain | $109,100 |
| Ship Engineer | $108,900 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $92,400 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $84,050 |
| Rail Transportation Worker | $79,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $40.11 ($83,430 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $83,430 against $59,050 nationally, 41% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $72,280, so Seattle pays 15% more.
Where does Seattle rank for bus driver pay?
2 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,180 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.