How much does a bus driver make in Washington?
$57,610a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $27.70 an hour or $4,801 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.70
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 8,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,280Median: $57,610Highest 10%: $74,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,280 | $18.40 | |
| 25th | $48,870 | $23.50 | |
| Median | $57,610 | $27.70 | |
| 75th | $62,450 | $30.02 | |
| 90th | $74,150 | $35.65 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $209,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $174,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $125,900 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,100 |
| Transportation Inspector | $97,170 |
| Captain | $94,150 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $92,120 |
| Traffic Technician | $70,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $67,960 |
| Bus Driver | $65,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $27.70 ($57,610 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $57,610 against $47,920 nationally, 20% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $55,450, so Washington pays 4% more.
Where does Washington rank for bus driver pay?
46 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,150 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.