How much does a bus driver make in Kansas?
$45,860a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Kansas. That is $22.05 an hour or $3,822 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.05
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,570Median: $45,860Highest 10%: $55,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,570 | $16.14 | |
| 25th | $37,860 | $18.20 | |
| Median | $45,860 | $22.05 | |
| 75th | $48,370 | $23.25 | |
| 90th | $55,810 | $26.83 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $48,110 |
| Joplin, MO | $46,330 |
| Wichita, KS | $46,120 |
| Lawrence, KS | $45,930 |
| Manhattan, KS | $45,850 |
| Topeka, KS | $45,510 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $43,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 29. Idaho | $46,250 |
| 30. Montana | $46,220 |
| 31. Arizona | $46,050 |
| 32. Kansas | $45,860 |
| 33. Ohio | $45,860 |
| 34. Wyoming | $45,520 |
| 35. Arkansas | $45,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $22.05 ($45,860 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $45,860 against $47,920 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Kansas rank for bus driver pay?
Kansas ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays bus drivers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $48,110 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.