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How much does a bus driver make in Lynchburg?

$48,210a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Lynchburg, VA metro area. That is $23.18 an hour or $4,018 a month.

Hourly
$23.18
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
118 of 348
Jobs in the area
470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,920Median: $48,210Highest 10%: $62,610
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,920$17.27
25th$37,510$18.03
Median$48,210$23.18
75th$58,870$28.30
90th$62,610$30.10

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Washington, DC$57,610
Virginia Beach, VA$50,190
Richmond, VA$49,370
Kingsport, TN$48,820
Blacksburg, VA$47,970
Winchester, VA$47,670
Roanoke, VA$46,380
Charlottesville, VA$46,260
Harrisonburg, VA$45,950
Staunton, VA$45,700
Bus Driver salary in Virginia Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Lynchburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,130
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$55,020
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$47,670
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,520
Laborer and Freight$36,080
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$35,370
Light Truck Driver$35,140
Packer and Packager$35,020
Driver/Sales Worker$34,890
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,620
Salaries for every job in Lynchburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lynchburg, VA metro area is $23.18 ($48,210 a year).

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

Yes: $48,210 against $47,920 nationally, 1% more.

How does Lynchburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $50,190, so Lynchburg pays 4% less.

Where does Lynchburg rank for bus driver pay?

118 of 348 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,610 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.