How much does a bus driver make in South Dakota?
$39,730a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in South Dakota. That is $19.10 an hour or $3,311 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.10
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,480Median: $39,730Highest 10%: $50,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,480 | $16.10 | |
| 25th | $36,980 | $17.78 | |
| Median | $39,730 | $19.10 | |
| 75th | $46,340 | $22.28 | |
| 90th | $50,530 | $24.29 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux City, IA | $48,760 |
| Rapid City, SD | $40,330 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $39,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 41. Texas | $44,490 |
| 42. Delaware | $42,390 |
| 43. South Carolina | $39,900 |
| 44. South Dakota | $39,730 |
| 45. North Carolina | $37,460 |
| 46. Nevada | $37,280 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $36,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $19.10 ($39,730 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in South Dakota than the national average?
No: $39,730 against $47,920 nationally, 17% less.
Where does South Dakota rank for bus driver pay?
South Dakota ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in South Dakota pays bus drivers the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, with a median of $48,760 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.