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How much does a bus driver make in State College?

$45,660a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the State College, PA metro area. That is $21.95 an hour or $3,805 a month.

Hourly
$21.95
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
211 of 348
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,780Median: $45,660Highest 10%: $75,750
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,780$14.32
25th$34,120$16.40
Median$45,660$21.95
75th$56,970$27.39
90th$75,750$36.42

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Philadelphia, PA$51,960
Allentown, PA$49,770
Harrisburg, PA$48,150
Reading, PA$47,330
York, PA$47,060
Pittsburgh, PA$46,840
Lancaster, PA$46,590
Williamsport, PA$46,420
Scranton, PA$45,010
Chambersburg, PA$44,000
Erie, PA$43,050
Altoona, PA$40,750
Johnstown, PA$39,460
Bus Driver salary in Pennsylvania Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in State College

Same field, median yearly pay.

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$56,130
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$55,290
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$48,940
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$43,860
Light Truck Driver$39,270
Driver/Sales Worker$37,070
Laborer and Freight$36,970
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,230
Stocker and Order Filler$33,890
Packer and Packager$32,680
Salaries for every job in State College, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bus driver make an hour in State College?

The median hourly pay in the State College, PA metro area is $21.95 ($45,660 a year).

Do bus drivers make more in State College than the national average?

No: $45,660 against $47,920 nationally, 5% less.

How does State College compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $47,530, so State College pays 4% less.

Where does State College rank for bus driver pay?

211 of 348 metro areas with data.

How much does a bus driver make starting out in State College?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,750 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.