How much does a bus driver make in Richmond?
$49,370a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $23.74 an hour or $4,114 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.74
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 101 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 2,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,570Median: $49,370Highest 10%: $60,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,570 | $18.54 | |
| 25th | $39,880 | $19.17 | |
| Median | $49,370 | $23.74 | |
| 75th | $49,810 | $23.95 | |
| 90th | $60,080 | $28.88 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Washington, DC | $57,610 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $50,190 |
| Kingsport, TN | $48,820 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $48,210 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $47,970 |
| Winchester, VA | $47,670 |
| Roanoke, VA | $46,380 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $46,260 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $45,950 |
| Staunton, VA | $45,700 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $23.74 ($49,370 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $49,370 against $47,920 nationally, 3% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $50,190, so Richmond pays 2% less.
Where does Richmond rank for bus driver pay?
101 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,080 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.