How much does a bus driver make in Boulder?
$60,950a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $29.30 an hour or $5,079 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.30
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,310Median: $60,950Highest 10%: $70,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,310 | $28.51 | |
| 25th | $60,620 | $29.14 | |
| Median | $60,950 | $29.30 | |
| 75th | $60,950 | $29.30 | |
| 90th | $70,740 | $34.01 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Denver, CO | $59,990 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $52,480 |
| Greeley, CO | $51,890 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $47,330 |
| Pueblo, CO | $43,940 |
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Salaries for every job in Boulder, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $29.30 ($60,950 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $60,950 against $47,920 nationally, 27% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $52,620, so Boulder pays 16% more.
Where does Boulder rank for bus driver pay?
28 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,740 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.