Bus Drivers (School) Salary in Colorado
Bus Drivers (School) in Colorado earn a median of $52,620 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($47,920)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,840
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,640; the top 10% earn over $70,540. Nationally the range is $29,240 to $65,730.
States ranked near Colorado
Similar jobs in Colorado
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$63,010 median in Colorado
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$41,020 median in Colorado
- Passenger Attendants$37,550 median in Colorado
- Couriers and Messengers$45,140 median in Colorado
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$30,800 median in Colorado
- School Bus Monitors$33,540 median in Colorado
Bus Drivers (School) pay in Colorado
How much do bus drivers (school) make in Colorado?
The median is $52,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,640 and the top 10% earn over $70,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for bus drivers (school)?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $47,920). Living costs are not included.