How much does a bus driver make in District of Columbia?
$55,450a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in District of Columbia. That is $26.66 an hour or $4,621 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.66
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,850Median: $55,450Highest 10%: $55,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,850 | $24.93 | |
| 25th | $53,510 | $25.73 | |
| Median | $55,450 | $26.66 | |
| 75th | $55,470 | $26.67 | |
| 90th | $55,480 | $26.67 |
Cities in District of Columbia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $57,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 8. New York | $56,640 |
| 9. Vermont | $56,580 |
| 10. Maryland | $56,450 |
| 11. District of Columbia | $55,450 |
| 12. Alaska | $54,200 |
| 13. Utah | $52,890 |
| 14. Colorado | $52,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in District of Columbia?
The median hourly pay in District of Columbia is $26.66 ($55,450 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in District of Columbia than the national average?
Yes: $55,450 against $47,920 nationally, 16% more.
Where does District of Columbia rank for bus driver pay?
District of Columbia ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in District of Columbia pays bus drivers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $57,610 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.