How much does a bus driver make in Michigan?
$46,380a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Michigan. That is $22.30 an hour or $3,865 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.30
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,860Median: $46,380Highest 10%: $54,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,860 | $18.20 | |
| 25th | $42,100 | $20.24 | |
| Median | $46,380 | $22.30 | |
| 75th | $48,630 | $23.38 | |
| 90th | $54,500 | $26.20 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $49,780 |
| Traverse City, MI | $48,480 |
| Detroit, MI | $48,060 |
| Niles, MI | $47,210 |
| South Bend, IN | $47,150 |
| Lansing, MI | $46,380 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $46,230 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $45,980 |
| Monroe, MI | $45,830 |
| Jackson, MI | $45,440 |
| Saginaw, MI | $45,340 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $44,670 |
| Flint, MI | $44,520 |
| Bay City, MI | $44,020 |
| Muskegon, MI | $43,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 24. Wisconsin | $47,760 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $47,530 |
| 26. Missouri | $46,880 |
| 27. Michigan | $46,380 |
| 28. Iowa | $46,320 |
| 29. Idaho | $46,250 |
| 30. Montana | $46,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $22.30 ($46,380 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $46,380 against $47,920 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Michigan rank for bus driver pay?
Michigan ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays bus drivers the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $49,780 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.