How much does a bus driver make in Anchorage?
$52,930a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Anchorage, AK metro area. That is $25.45 an hour or $4,411 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.45
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,420Median: $52,930Highest 10%: $54,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,420 | $20.39 | |
| 25th | $45,210 | $21.74 | |
| Median | $52,930 | $25.45 | |
| 75th | $54,750 | $26.32 | |
| 90th | $54,750 | $26.32 |
Other cities in Alaska
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Anchorage
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $232,200 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $161,000 |
| Transportation Inspector | $131,100 |
| Ship Engineer | $110,000 |
| Captain | $109,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $99,920 |
| Pump Operator | $75,810 |
| Motor Vehicle Operator | $74,710 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $73,320 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $66,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Anchorage?
The median hourly pay in the Anchorage, AK metro area is $25.45 ($52,930 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Anchorage than the national average?
Yes: $52,930 against $47,920 nationally, 10% more.
How does Anchorage compare with the rest of Alaska?
The median in Alaska is $54,200, so Anchorage pays 2% less.
Where does Anchorage rank for bus driver pay?
66 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Anchorage?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,750 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.