How much does a bus driver make in Baltimore?
$57,850a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $27.81 an hour or $4,821 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.81
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 3,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,740Median: $57,850Highest 10%: $59,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,740 | $22.95 | |
| 25th | $48,080 | $23.12 | |
| Median | $57,850 | $27.81 | |
| 75th | $59,240 | $28.48 | |
| 90th | $59,710 | $28.71 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Washington, DC | $57,610 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $55,990 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,960 |
| Salisbury, MD | $46,400 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $38,740 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $129,900 |
| Transportation Inspector | $103,500 |
| Hoist and Winch Operator | $99,840 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $87,950 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $84,350 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $75,460 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,460 |
| Traffic Technician | $58,820 |
| Bus Driver | $57,800 |
| Material Moving Worker | $55,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $27.81 ($57,850 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $57,850 against $47,920 nationally, 21% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $56,450, so Baltimore pays 2% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for bus driver pay?
45 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,710 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.