How much does a bus driver make in Providence?
$59,320a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $28.52 an hour or $4,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.52
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 2,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,750Median: $59,320Highest 10%: $67,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,750 | $22.96 | |
| 25th | $50,590 | $24.32 | |
| Median | $59,320 | $28.52 | |
| 75th | $63,820 | $30.68 | |
| 90th | $67,180 | $32.30 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $164,500 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $126,300 |
| Ship Engineer | $119,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $106,500 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $89,880 |
| Tank Car | $83,160 |
| Captain | $75,430 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $70,170 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,610 |
| Bus Driver | $57,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $28.52 ($59,320 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $59,320 against $47,920 nationally, 24% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $58,700, so Providence pays 1% more.
Where does Providence rank for bus driver pay?
41 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,180 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.