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How much does a bus driver make in Pittsburgh?

$46,840a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $22.52 an hour or $3,903 a month.

Hourly
$22.52
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
159 of 348
Jobs in the area
5,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,120Median: $46,840Highest 10%: $58,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,120$15.44
25th$38,000$18.27
Median$46,840$22.52
75th$52,570$25.27
90th$58,240$28.00

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Philadelphia, PA$51,960
Allentown, PA$49,770
Harrisburg, PA$48,150
Reading, PA$47,330
York, PA$47,060
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
Bus Driver salary in Pennsylvania Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$134,000
Transportation Inspector$91,620
Bridge and Lock Tender$68,810
Crane and Tower Operator$61,510
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator$61,190
Bus Driver$59,720
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor$59,380
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,540
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$57,880
Airfield Operations Specialist$54,090
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $22.52 ($46,840 a year).

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

No: $46,840 against $47,920 nationally, 2% less.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $47,530, so Pittsburgh pays 1% less.

Where does Pittsburgh rank for bus driver pay?

159 of 348 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,240 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.