Bus Drivers (School) Salary in District of Columbia
Bus Drivers (School) in District of Columbia earn a median of $55,450 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,450
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($47,920)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,850; the top 10% earn over $55,480. Nationally the range is $29,240 to $65,730.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$55,580 median in District of Columbia
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$45,700 median in District of Columbia
- Passenger Attendants$52,730 median in District of Columbia
- Couriers and Messengers$45,210 median in District of Columbia
- School Bus Monitors$41,720 median in District of Columbia
- Orderlies$39,250 median in District of Columbia
Bus Drivers (School) pay in District of Columbia
How much do bus drivers (school) make in District of Columbia?
The median is $55,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,850 and the top 10% earn over $55,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for bus drivers (school)?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+16% vs. the national median of $47,920). Living costs are not included.