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How much does a bus driver make in Mount Vernon?

$72,070a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area. That is $34.65 an hour or $6,006 a month.

Hourly
$34.65
Vs. national median
+50%
Rank among cities
3 of 348
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,400Median: $72,070Highest 10%: $76,060
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$58,400$28.08
25th$61,800$29.71
Median$72,070$34.65
75th$75,290$36.20
90th$76,060$36.57

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Bellingham, WA$69,640
Bremerton, WA$66,880
Seattle, WA$66,380
Portland, OR$62,190
Longview, WA$61,730
Olympia, WA$60,460
Wenatchee, WA$56,640
Kennewick, WA$53,750
Yakima, WA$52,480
Walla Walla, WA$51,840
Spokane, WA$50,040
Lewiston, ID$45,750
Bus Driver salary in Washington Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Mount Vernon

Same field, median yearly pay.

Crane and Tower Operator$116,800
Sailor and Marine Oiler$68,740
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$68,710
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$65,270
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$62,240
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$49,940
Light Truck Driver$47,780
Laborer and Freight$45,960
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$45,960
Stocker and Order Filler$44,300
Salaries for every job in Mount Vernon, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bus driver make an hour in Mount Vernon?

The median hourly pay in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area is $34.65 ($72,070 a year).

Do bus drivers make more in Mount Vernon than the national average?

Yes: $72,070 against $47,920 nationally, 50% more.

How does Mount Vernon compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $63,370, so Mount Vernon pays 14% more.

Where does Mount Vernon rank for bus driver pay?

3 of 348 metro areas with data.

How much does a bus driver make starting out in Mount Vernon?

The lowest-paid 10% make $58,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,060 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.