How much does a bus driver make in Omaha?
$50,850a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $24.45 an hour or $4,238 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.45
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 1,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,380Median: $50,850Highest 10%: $59,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,380 | $18.45 | |
| 25th | $46,210 | $22.22 | |
| Median | $50,850 | $24.45 | |
| 75th | $58,340 | $28.05 | |
| 90th | $59,730 | $28.72 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Lincoln, NE | $55,760 |
| Sioux City, IA | $48,760 |
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Salaries for every job in Omaha, NEFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $24.45 ($50,850 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Omaha than the national average?
Yes: $50,850 against $47,920 nationally, 6% more.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $47,760, so Omaha pays 6% more.
Where does Omaha rank for bus driver pay?
84 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,730 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.