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How much does a bus driver make in Fargo?

$46,840a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area. That is $22.52 an hour or $3,903 a month.

Hourly
$22.52
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
158 of 348
Jobs in the area
470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,580Median: $46,840Highest 10%: $76,480
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,580$19.03
25th$46,840$22.52
Median$46,840$22.52
75th$57,090$27.45
90th$76,480$36.77

Other cities in North Dakota

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Minot, ND$55,880
Grand Forks, ND$53,270
Bismarck, ND$47,590
Bus Driver salary in North Dakota Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Fargo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$132,000
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$63,460
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$60,840
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,900
Bus Driver$48,890
Light Truck Driver$47,170
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,840
Laborer and Freight$45,690
Driver/Sales Worker$38,350
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$38,050
Salaries for every job in Fargo, ND

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bus driver make an hour in Fargo?

The median hourly pay in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area is $22.52 ($46,840 a year).

Do bus drivers make more in Fargo than the national average?

No: $46,840 against $47,920 nationally, 2% less.

How does Fargo compare with the rest of North Dakota?

The median in North Dakota is $50,790, so Fargo pays 8% less.

Where does Fargo rank for bus driver pay?

158 of 348 metro areas with data.

How much does a bus driver make starting out in Fargo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,480 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.