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How much does a bus driver make in Blacksburg?

$47,970a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area. That is $23.06 an hour or $3,998 a month.

Hourly
$23.06
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
132 of 348
Jobs in the area
300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,000Median: $47,970Highest 10%: $59,370
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,000$18.75
25th$40,320$19.38
Median$47,970$23.06
75th$58,820$28.28
90th$59,370$28.54

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Washington, DC$57,610
Virginia Beach, VA$50,190
Richmond, VA$49,370
Kingsport, TN$48,820
Lynchburg, VA$48,210
Winchester, VA$47,670
Roanoke, VA$46,380
Charlottesville, VA$46,260
Harrisonburg, VA$45,950
Staunton, VA$45,700
Bus Driver salary in Virginia Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Blacksburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$55,370
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$53,980
Laborer and Freight$46,440
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$39,380
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$36,160
Light Truck Driver$35,580
Stocker and Order Filler$34,880
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$34,520
Packer and Packager$33,930
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$29,950
Salaries for every job in Blacksburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area is $23.06 ($47,970 a year).

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

Yes: $47,970 against $47,920 nationally, 0% more.

How does Blacksburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $50,190, so Blacksburg pays 4% less.

Where does Blacksburg rank for bus driver pay?

132 of 348 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,370 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.