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How much does a bus driver make in Longview?

$61,730a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Longview-Kelso, WA metro area. That is $29.68 an hour or $5,144 a month.

Hourly
$29.68
Vs. national median
+29%
Rank among cities
19 of 348
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,190Median: $61,730Highest 10%: $62,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$53,190$25.57
25th$56,000$26.92
Median$61,730$29.68
75th$62,900$30.24
90th$62,900$30.24

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Mount Vernon, WA$72,070
Bellingham, WA$69,640
Bremerton, WA$66,880
Seattle, WA$66,380
Portland, OR$62,190
Olympia, WA$60,460
Wenatchee, WA$56,640
Kennewick, WA$53,750
Yakima, WA$52,480
Walla Walla, WA$51,840
Spokane, WA$50,040
Lewiston, ID$45,750
Bus Driver salary in Washington Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Longview

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$75,270
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$62,930
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$51,700
Light Truck Driver$49,970
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$47,510
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$47,350
Laborer and Freight$40,510
Stocker and Order Filler$38,190
Packer and Packager$37,980
Salaries for every job in Longview, WA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Longview-Kelso, WA metro area is $29.68 ($61,730 a year).

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

Yes: $61,730 against $47,920 nationally, 29% more.

How does Longview compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $63,370, so Longview pays 3% less.

Where does Longview rank for bus driver pay?

19 of 348 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $53,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,900 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.