Bus Driver salary in the United States

How much does a Bus Driver make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$59,050

Median $59,050
Low $40,030High $84,700

Based on 159,240 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$40,030
25th percentile
$47,530
75th percentile
$70,700
90th percentile
$84,700

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Bus Driver job openings in the United States

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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