How much does a bus driver make in South Dakota?
$41,590a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in South Dakota. That is $20.00 an hour or $3,466 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.00
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,670Median: $41,590Highest 10%: $48,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,670 | $14.26 | |
| 25th | $37,960 | $18.25 | |
| Median | $41,590 | $20.00 | |
| 75th | $46,170 | $22.20 | |
| 90th | $48,430 | $23.28 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $45,450 |
| Sioux City, IA | $43,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 43. Nebraska | $45,120 |
| 44. North Carolina | $44,060 |
| 45. South Carolina | $43,330 |
| 46. South Dakota | $41,590 |
| 47. Kansas | $41,340 |
| 48. West Virginia | $39,260 |
| 49. Mississippi | $38,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $20.00 ($41,590 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in South Dakota than the national average?
No: $41,590 against $59,050 nationally, 30% less.
Where does South Dakota rank for bus driver pay?
South Dakota ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in South Dakota pays bus drivers the most?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with a median of $45,450 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.