How much does a bus driver make in Springfield?
$45,970a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $22.10 an hour or $3,831 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.10
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 199 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,230Median: $45,970Highest 10%: $61,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,230 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $38,280 | $18.40 | |
| Median | $45,970 | $22.10 | |
| 75th | $50,790 | $24.42 | |
| 90th | $61,880 | $29.75 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Kansas City, MO | $48,110 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,100 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $47,550 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $47,040 |
| Joplin, MO | $46,330 |
| Columbia, MO | $44,090 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $43,490 |
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Salaries for every job in Springfield, MOFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $22.10 ($45,970 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $45,970 against $47,920 nationally, 4% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $46,880, so Springfield pays 2% less.
Where does Springfield rank for bus driver pay?
199 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,880 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.