How much does a bus driver make in Washington?
$63,370a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Washington. That is $30.47 an hour or $5,281 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.47
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,670Median: $63,370Highest 10%: $75,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,670 | $23.88 | |
| 25th | $56,640 | $27.23 | |
| Median | $63,370 | $30.47 | |
| 75th | $70,890 | $34.08 | |
| 90th | $75,530 | $36.31 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Spokane, WA | $50,040 |
| Lewiston, ID | $45,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 1. Massachusetts | $65,170 |
| 2. Washington | $63,370 |
| 3. Connecticut | $61,520 |
| 4. California | $61,040 |
| 5. New Jersey | $59,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $30.47 ($63,370 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $63,370 against $47,920 nationally, 32% more.
Where does Washington rank for bus driver pay?
Washington ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays bus drivers the most?
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA, with a median of $72,070 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.