How much does a bus driver make in Louisiana?
$29,450a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Louisiana. That is $14.16 an hour or $2,454 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.16
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,000Median: $29,450Highest 10%: $50,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,000 | $10.10 | |
| 25th | $23,110 | $11.11 | |
| Median | $29,450 | $14.16 | |
| 75th | $46,210 | $22.22 | |
| 90th | $50,750 | $24.40 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Monroe, LA | $50,060 |
| New Orleans, LA | $47,570 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $39,520 |
| Slidell, LA | $33,620 |
| Houma, LA | $29,510 |
| Lafayette, LA | $29,130 |
| Shreveport, LA | $27,240 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $24,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 47. Oklahoma | $36,920 |
| 48. West Virginia | $33,360 |
| 49. Mississippi | $30,640 |
| 50. Louisiana | $29,450 |
| 51. Alabama | $17,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $14.16 ($29,450 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $29,450 against $47,920 nationally, 39% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for bus driver pay?
Louisiana ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays bus drivers the most?
Monroe, LA, with a median of $50,060 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.