How much does a bus driver make in Maryland?
$56,450a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Maryland. That is $27.14 an hour or $4,704 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.14
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,280Median: $56,450Highest 10%: $63,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,280 | $18.40 | |
| 25th | $47,190 | $22.69 | |
| Median | $56,450 | $27.14 | |
| 75th | $60,610 | $29.14 | |
| 90th | $63,950 | $30.75 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baltimore, MD | $57,850 |
| Washington, DC | $57,610 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $55,990 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,960 |
| Salisbury, MD | $46,400 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $38,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 7. Rhode Island | $58,700 |
| 8. New York | $56,640 |
| 9. Vermont | $56,580 |
| 10. Maryland | $56,450 |
| 11. District of Columbia | $55,450 |
| 12. Alaska | $54,200 |
| 13. Utah | $52,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $27.14 ($56,450 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $56,450 against $47,920 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Maryland rank for bus driver pay?
Maryland ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays bus drivers the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, with a median of $57,850 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.