How much does a bus driver make in Honolulu?
$61,220a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $29.43 an hour or $5,102 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.43
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,750Median: $61,220Highest 10%: $74,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,750 | $22.96 | |
| 25th | $50,080 | $24.08 | |
| Median | $61,220 | $29.43 | |
| 75th | $66,950 | $32.19 | |
| 90th | $74,320 | $35.73 |
Other cities in Hawaii
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Honolulu
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ship Engineer | $131,600 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $120,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $108,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $103,500 |
| Motorboat Operator | $81,440 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $76,330 |
| Captain | $72,880 |
| Bus Driver | $68,500 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $65,890 |
| Transportation Worker | $65,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $29.43 ($61,220 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Honolulu than the national average?
Yes: $61,220 against $47,920 nationally, 28% more.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $59,090, so Honolulu pays 4% more.
Where does Honolulu rank for bus driver pay?
27 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,320 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.