How much does a bus driver make in St. Louis?
$61,080a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $29.37 an hour or $5,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.37
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 1,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,720Median: $61,080Highest 10%: $61,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,720 | $23.90 | |
| 25th | $52,150 | $25.07 | |
| Median | $61,080 | $29.37 | |
| 75th | $61,140 | $29.39 | |
| 90th | $61,140 | $29.39 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Kansas City, MO | $59,360 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $43,980 |
| Springfield, MO | $39,600 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $127,600 |
| Captain | $94,990 |
| Commercial Pilot | $91,540 |
| Transportation Inspector | $77,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,790 |
| Tank Car | $60,950 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $60,750 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,240 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $57,450 |
| Traffic Technician | $56,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $29.37 ($61,080 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $61,080 against $59,050 nationally, 3% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $60,660, so St. Louis pays 1% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for bus driver pay?
35 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,140 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.