How much does a bus driver make in St. Louis?
$48,100a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $23.13 an hour or $4,008 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.13
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 127 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 4,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,060Median: $48,100Highest 10%: $58,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,060 | $18.78 | |
| 25th | $46,680 | $22.44 | |
| Median | $48,100 | $23.13 | |
| 75th | $55,970 | $26.91 | |
| 90th | $58,620 | $28.18 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Kansas City, MO | $48,110 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $47,550 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $47,040 |
| Joplin, MO | $46,330 |
| Springfield, MO | $45,970 |
| Columbia, MO | $44,090 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $43,490 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $127,600 |
| Captain | $94,990 |
| Commercial Pilot | $91,540 |
| Transportation Inspector | $77,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,790 |
| Bus Driver | $61,080 |
| Tank Car | $60,950 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $60,750 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,240 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $57,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $23.13 ($48,100 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $48,100 against $47,920 nationally, 0% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $46,880, so St. Louis pays 3% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for bus driver pay?
127 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,620 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.