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How much does a bus driver make in Manhattan?

$45,850a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Manhattan, KS metro area. That is $22.04 an hour or $3,821 a month.

Hourly
$22.04
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
205 of 348
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,680Median: $45,850Highest 10%: $48,150
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,680$14.75
25th$37,760$18.15
Median$45,850$22.04
75th$46,010$22.12
90th$48,150$23.15

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Kansas City, MO$48,110
Joplin, MO$46,330
Wichita, KS$46,120
Lawrence, KS$45,930
Topeka, KS$45,510
St. Joseph, MO$43,490
Bus Driver salary in Kansas Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Manhattan

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$57,780
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$51,750
Light Truck Driver$39,380
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$37,450
Laborer and Freight$36,070
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$35,260
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$32,300
Stocker and Order Filler$30,990
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$30,720
Packer and Packager$27,460
Salaries for every job in Manhattan, KS

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Manhattan, KS metro area is $22.04 ($45,850 a year).

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

No: $45,850 against $47,920 nationally, 4% less.

How does Manhattan compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $45,860, so Manhattan pays 0% more.

Where does Manhattan rank for bus driver pay?

205 of 348 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,150 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.