How much does a bus driver make in Pennsylvania?
$47,530a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Pennsylvania. That is $22.85 an hour or $3,961 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.85
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,950Median: $47,530Highest 10%: $60,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,950 | $16.80 | |
| 25th | $39,630 | $19.05 | |
| Median | $47,530 | $22.85 | |
| 75th | $55,630 | $26.75 | |
| 90th | $60,660 | $29.16 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,960 |
| Allentown, PA | $49,770 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $48,150 |
| Reading, PA | $47,330 |
| York, PA | $47,060 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $46,840 |
| Lancaster, PA | $46,590 |
| Williamsport, PA | $46,420 |
| State College, PA | $45,660 |
| Scranton, PA | $45,010 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $44,000 |
| Erie, PA | $43,050 |
| Altoona, PA | $40,750 |
| Johnstown, PA | $39,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 22. Indiana | $48,020 |
| 23. Nebraska | $47,760 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $47,760 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $47,530 |
| 26. Missouri | $46,880 |
| 27. Michigan | $46,380 |
| 28. Iowa | $46,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $22.85 ($47,530 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $47,530 against $47,920 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for bus driver pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays bus drivers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $51,960 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.