How much does a bus driver make in Philadelphia?
$51,960a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $24.98 an hour or $4,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.98
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 8,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,450Median: $51,960Highest 10%: $65,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,450 | $18.97 | |
| 25th | $47,210 | $22.70 | |
| Median | $51,960 | $24.98 | |
| 75th | $59,100 | $28.41 | |
| 90th | $65,460 | $31.47 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $198,600 |
| Airline Pilot | $180,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $158,700 |
| Captain | $103,800 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $81,950 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $80,820 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $72,010 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,820 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $61,630 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $59,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $24.98 ($51,960 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $51,960 against $47,920 nationally, 8% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $47,530, so Philadelphia pays 9% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for bus driver pay?
74 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,460 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.