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How much does a bus driver make in Niles?

$47,210a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Niles, MI metro area. That is $22.70 an hour or $3,934 a month.

Hourly
$22.70
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
146 of 348
Jobs in the area
580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,400Median: $47,210Highest 10%: $48,060
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,400$18.94
25th$39,400$18.94
Median$47,210$22.70
75th$47,210$22.70
90th$48,060$23.11

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Ann Arbor, MI$49,780
Traverse City, MI$48,480
Detroit, MI$48,060
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
Bus Driver salary in Michigan Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Niles

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$50,440
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$48,780
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$41,690
Light Truck Driver$39,710
Laborer and Freight$37,790
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$36,130
Driver/Sales Worker$35,210
Stocker and Order Filler$34,750
Packer and Packager$34,270
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$33,590
Salaries for every job in Niles, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Niles, MI metro area is $22.70 ($47,210 a year).

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

No: $47,210 against $47,920 nationally, 1% less.

How does Niles compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $46,380, so Niles pays 2% more.

Where does Niles rank for bus driver pay?

146 of 348 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,060 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.