How much does a bus driver make in Colorado?
$52,620a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Colorado. That is $25.30 an hour or $4,385 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.30
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,640Median: $52,620Highest 10%: $70,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,640 | $19.54 | |
| 25th | $47,120 | $22.65 | |
| Median | $52,620 | $25.30 | |
| 75th | $60,950 | $29.30 | |
| 90th | $70,540 | $33.91 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $60,950 |
| Denver, CO | $59,990 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $52,480 |
| Greeley, CO | $51,890 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $47,330 |
| Pueblo, CO | $43,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 11. District of Columbia | $55,450 |
| 12. Alaska | $54,200 |
| 13. Utah | $52,890 |
| 14. Colorado | $52,620 |
| 15. Oregon | $51,270 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $50,990 |
| 17. North Dakota | $50,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $25.30 ($52,620 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $52,620 against $47,920 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Colorado rank for bus driver pay?
Colorado ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays bus drivers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $60,950 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.