How much does a bus driver make in Jonesboro?
$46,790a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Jonesboro, AR metro area. That is $22.50 an hour or $3,899 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.50
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 163 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,080Median: $46,790Highest 10%: $60,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,080 | $11.58 | |
| 25th | $30,410 | $14.62 | |
| Median | $46,790 | $22.50 | |
| 75th | $55,750 | $26.80 | |
| 90th | $60,720 | $29.19 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Fayetteville, AR | $47,120 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $46,040 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $40,720 |
| Little Rock, AR | $39,830 |
| Memphis, TN | $37,920 |
| Texarkana, TX | $23,100 |
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Salaries for every job in Jonesboro, ARFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Jonesboro?
The median hourly pay in the Jonesboro, AR metro area is $22.50 ($46,790 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Jonesboro than the national average?
No: $46,790 against $47,920 nationally, 2% less.
How does Jonesboro compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $45,500, so Jonesboro pays 3% more.
Where does Jonesboro rank for bus driver pay?
163 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Jonesboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,720 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.