How much does a bus driver make in North Carolina?
$37,460a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in North Carolina. That is $18.01 an hour or $3,122 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.01
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,270Median: $37,460Highest 10%: $46,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,270 | $15.51 | |
| 25th | $35,370 | $17.00 | |
| Median | $37,460 | $18.01 | |
| 75th | $44,480 | $21.38 | |
| 90th | $46,960 | $22.58 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $50,190 |
| Charlotte, NC | $46,020 |
| Durham, NC | $40,650 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $40,600 |
| Asheville, NC | $38,620 |
| Raleigh, NC | $38,530 |
| Greensboro, NC | $37,280 |
| Burlington, NC | $36,990 |
| Hickory, NC | $36,970 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $36,820 |
| Greenville, NC | $36,500 |
| Wilmington, NC | $36,490 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $35,790 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $35,190 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $35,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 42. Delaware | $42,390 |
| 43. South Carolina | $39,900 |
| 44. South Dakota | $39,730 |
| 45. North Carolina | $37,460 |
| 46. Nevada | $37,280 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $36,920 |
| 48. West Virginia | $33,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $18.01 ($37,460 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $37,460 against $47,920 nationally, 22% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for bus driver pay?
North Carolina ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays bus drivers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $50,190 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.