How much does a bus driver make in Rhode Island?
$58,700a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Rhode Island. That is $28.22 an hour or $4,892 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.22
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,780Median: $58,700Highest 10%: $67,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| 25th | $48,640 | $23.38 | |
| Median | $58,700 | $28.22 | |
| 75th | $62,010 | $29.81 | |
| 90th | $67,180 | $32.30 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $59,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 4. California | $61,040 |
| 5. New Jersey | $59,430 |
| 6. Hawaii | $59,090 |
| 7. Rhode Island | $58,700 |
| 8. New York | $56,640 |
| 9. Vermont | $56,580 |
| 10. Maryland | $56,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $28.22 ($58,700 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $58,700 against $47,920 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for bus driver pay?
Rhode Island ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays bus drivers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $59,320 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.