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Bus Drivers (School) Salary in Rhode Island

Bus Drivers (School) in Rhode Island earn a median of $58,700 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$58,700
vs. U.S. median
+22% ($47,920)
Rank among states
7 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,800

Pay range in Rhode Island

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,780; the top 10% earn over $67,180. Nationally the range is $29,240 to $65,730.

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Bus Drivers (School) pay in Rhode Island

How much do bus drivers (school) make in Rhode Island?

The median is $58,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,780 and the top 10% earn over $67,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Rhode Island a good state for bus drivers (school)?

On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+22% vs. the national median of $47,920). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses