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How much does a bus driver make in Spokane?

$50,040a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area. That is $24.06 an hour or $4,170 a month.

Hourly
$24.06
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
92 of 348
Jobs in the area
610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,440Median: $50,040Highest 10%: $63,230
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,440$21.85
25th$48,720$23.42
Median$50,040$24.06
75th$57,680$27.73
90th$63,230$30.40

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Mount Vernon, WA$72,070
Bellingham, WA$69,640
Bremerton, WA$66,880
Seattle, WA$66,380
Portland, OR$62,190
Longview, WA$61,730
Olympia, WA$60,460
Wenatchee, WA$56,640
Kennewick, WA$53,750
Yakima, WA$52,480
Walla Walla, WA$51,840
Lewiston, ID$45,750
Bus Driver salary in Washington Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Spokane

Same field, median yearly pay.

Airline Pilot$219,300
Commercial Pilot$111,200
Crane and Tower Operator$79,500
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$69,460
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$66,230
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$62,980
Bus Driver$61,250
Driver/Sales Worker$47,920
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,460
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$46,140
Salaries for every job in Spokane, WA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area is $24.06 ($50,040 a year).

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

Yes: $50,040 against $47,920 nationally, 4% more.

How does Spokane compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $63,370, so Spokane pays 21% less.

Where does Spokane rank for bus driver pay?

92 of 348 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,230 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.