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How much does a bus driver make in Grand Forks?

$53,270a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area. That is $25.61 an hour or $4,439 a month.

Hourly
$25.61
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
65 of 348
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,290Median: $53,270Highest 10%: $80,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,290$20.81
25th$45,640$21.94
Median$53,270$25.61
75th$63,940$30.74
90th$80,410$38.66

Other cities in North Dakota

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Minot, ND$55,880
Bismarck, ND$47,590
Fargo, ND$46,840
Bus Driver salary in North Dakota Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Grand Forks

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$63,440
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$59,360
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$58,810
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$49,270
Light Truck Driver$47,880
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$44,830
Laborer and Freight$43,580
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$37,910
Stocker and Order Filler$35,460
Packer and Packager$34,980
Salaries for every job in Grand Forks, ND

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bus driver make an hour in Grand Forks?

The median hourly pay in the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area is $25.61 ($53,270 a year).

Do bus drivers make more in Grand Forks than the national average?

Yes: $53,270 against $47,920 nationally, 11% more.

How does Grand Forks compare with the rest of North Dakota?

The median in North Dakota is $50,790, so Grand Forks pays 5% more.

Where does Grand Forks rank for bus driver pay?

65 of 348 metro areas with data.

How much does a bus driver make starting out in Grand Forks?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,410 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.