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How much does a bus driver make in Yuma?

$39,210a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Yuma, AZ metro area. That is $18.85 an hour or $3,268 a month.

Hourly
$18.85
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
276 of 348
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,550Median: $39,210Highest 10%: $46,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,550$17.57
25th$37,120$17.85
Median$39,210$18.85
75th$44,340$21.32
90th$46,700$22.45

Other cities in Arizona

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Phoenix, AZ$46,760
Flagstaff, AZ$46,460
Tucson, AZ$43,990
Lake Havasu City, AZ$40,710
Sierra Vista, AZ$40,660
Prescott Valley, AZ$38,570
Bus Driver salary in Arizona Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Yuma

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$66,190
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$48,630
Light Truck Driver$39,580
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$39,490
Driver/Sales Worker$38,450
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$37,820
Stocker and Order Filler$37,810
Laborer and Freight$35,580
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$32,750
Parking Attendant$31,530
Salaries for every job in Yuma, AZ

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Yuma, AZ metro area is $18.85 ($39,210 a year).

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

No: $39,210 against $47,920 nationally, 18% less.

How does Yuma compare with the rest of Arizona?

The median in Arizona is $46,050, so Yuma pays 15% less.

Where does Yuma rank for bus driver pay?

276 of 348 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,700 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.