How much does a bus driver make in Alaska?
$54,200a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Alaska. That is $26.06 an hour or $4,517 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.06
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,470Median: $54,200Highest 10%: $59,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,470 | $17.53 | |
| 25th | $47,430 | $22.80 | |
| Median | $54,200 | $26.06 | |
| 75th | $54,750 | $26.32 | |
| 90th | $59,910 | $28.80 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Anchorage, AK | $52,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 9. Vermont | $56,580 |
| 10. Maryland | $56,450 |
| 11. District of Columbia | $55,450 |
| 12. Alaska | $54,200 |
| 13. Utah | $52,890 |
| 14. Colorado | $52,620 |
| 15. Oregon | $51,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $26.06 ($54,200 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Alaska than the national average?
Yes: $54,200 against $47,920 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Alaska rank for bus driver pay?
Alaska ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Alaska pays bus drivers the most?
Anchorage, AK, with a median of $52,930 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.