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How much does a bus driver make in Yakima?

$52,480a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Yakima, WA metro area. That is $25.23 an hour or $4,373 a month.

Hourly
$25.23
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
71 of 348
Jobs in the area
550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,270Median: $52,480Highest 10%: $62,930
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,270$17.92
25th$47,000$22.60
Median$52,480$25.23
75th$60,130$28.91
90th$62,930$30.25

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

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
Walla Walla, WA$51,840
Spokane, WA$50,040
Lewiston, ID$45,750
Bus Driver salary in Washington Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Yakima

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,550
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$61,370
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$57,210
Driver/Sales Worker$47,810
Light Truck Driver$45,490
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,330
Stocker and Order Filler$40,460
Laborer and Freight$39,710
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$37,080
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,730
Salaries for every job in Yakima, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bus driver make an hour in Yakima?

The median hourly pay in the Yakima, WA metro area is $25.23 ($52,480 a year).

Do bus drivers make more in Yakima than the national average?

Yes: $52,480 against $47,920 nationally, 10% more.

How does Yakima compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $63,370, so Yakima pays 17% less.

Where does Yakima rank for bus driver pay?

71 of 348 metro areas with data.

How much does a bus driver make starting out in Yakima?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,930 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.