How much does a bus driver make in Denver?
$59,990a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $28.84 an hour or $4,999 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.84
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,770Median: $59,990Highest 10%: $73,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,770 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $50,640 | $24.35 | |
| Median | $59,990 | $28.84 | |
| 75th | $62,660 | $30.13 | |
| 90th | $73,210 | $35.20 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Boulder, CO | $60,950 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $52,480 |
| Greeley, CO | $51,890 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $47,330 |
| Pueblo, CO | $43,940 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $132,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $121,400 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $79,260 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $77,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $69,250 |
| Bus Driver | $66,590 |
| Material Moving Worker | $65,110 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $63,900 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $61,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $28.84 ($59,990 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $59,990 against $47,920 nationally, 25% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $52,620, so Denver pays 14% more.
Where does Denver rank for bus driver pay?
35 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,210 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.