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How much does a bus driver make in Altoona?

$40,750a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Altoona, PA metro area. That is $19.59 an hour or $3,396 a month.

Hourly
$19.59
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
258 of 348
Jobs in the area
260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,530Median: $40,750Highest 10%: $51,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,530$15.16
25th$31,530$15.16
Median$40,750$19.59
75th$45,920$22.08
90th$51,420$24.72

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Philadelphia, PA$51,960
Allentown, PA$49,770
Harrisburg, PA$48,150
Reading, PA$47,330
York, PA$47,060
Pittsburgh, PA$46,840
Lancaster, PA$46,590
Williamsport, PA$46,420
State College, PA$45,660
Scranton, PA$45,010
Chambersburg, PA$44,000
Erie, PA$43,050
Johnstown, PA$39,460
Bus Driver salary in Pennsylvania Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Altoona

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,680
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$52,010
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$39,460
Light Truck Driver$38,940
Laborer and Freight$36,970
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$35,930
Driver/Sales Worker$35,140
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,480
Stocker and Order Filler$34,190
Packer and Packager$33,640
Salaries for every job in Altoona, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bus driver make an hour in Altoona?

The median hourly pay in the Altoona, PA metro area is $19.59 ($40,750 a year).

Do bus drivers make more in Altoona than the national average?

No: $40,750 against $47,920 nationally, 15% less.

How does Altoona compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $47,530, so Altoona pays 14% less.

Where does Altoona rank for bus driver pay?

258 of 348 metro areas with data.

How much does a bus driver make starting out in Altoona?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,420 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.