How much does a bus driver make in Arkansas?
$45,500a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Arkansas. That is $21.88 an hour or $3,792 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.88
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,080Median: $45,500Highest 10%: $63,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,080 | $11.58 | |
| 25th | $29,980 | $14.41 | |
| Median | $45,500 | $21.88 | |
| 75th | $54,170 | $26.04 | |
| 90th | $63,300 | $30.43 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, AR | $47,120 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $46,790 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $46,040 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $40,720 |
| Little Rock, AR | $39,830 |
| Memphis, TN | $37,920 |
| Texarkana, TX | $23,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 32. Kansas | $45,860 |
| 33. Ohio | $45,860 |
| 34. Wyoming | $45,520 |
| 35. Arkansas | $45,500 |
| 36. New Mexico | $45,470 |
| 37. Georgia | $44,950 |
| 38. Kentucky | $44,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $21.88 ($45,500 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $45,500 against $47,920 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for bus driver pay?
Arkansas ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays bus drivers the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $47,120 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.