How much does a bus driver make in Delaware?
$42,390a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Delaware. That is $20.38 an hour or $3,533 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.38
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,380Median: $42,390Highest 10%: $60,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,380 | $17.49 | |
| 25th | $37,890 | $18.22 | |
| Median | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 75th | $48,480 | $23.31 | |
| 90th | $60,910 | $29.28 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,960 |
| Dover, DE | $37,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 39. Florida | $44,690 |
| 40. Tennessee | $44,510 |
| 41. Texas | $44,490 |
| 42. Delaware | $42,390 |
| 43. South Carolina | $39,900 |
| 44. South Dakota | $39,730 |
| 45. North Carolina | $37,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $20.38 ($42,390 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $42,390 against $47,920 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Delaware rank for bus driver pay?
Delaware ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays bus drivers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $51,960 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.