Bus Drivers, School pay in Denver-Aurora-Centennial

In Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO), the median pay for bus drivers, school is $28.84 an hour ($59,990 a year). About 1,540 people work in this job there.

$28.84Median hourly pay
$50,640–$62,660Middle half of workers, yearly
1,540People in this job in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($47,920). It is 14% higher than the Colorado median ($52,620).

Pay range for bus drivers, school in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.01$45,770
25% of workers$24.34$50,640
Half of workers (median)$28.84$59,990
75% of workers$30.13$62,660
90% of workers$35.20$73,210

Bus Drivers, School pay in Colorado metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boulder$60,950310
Denver-Aurora-Centennial (this page)$59,9901,540
Fort Collins-Loveland$52,480210
Greeley$51,890240
Colorado Springs$47,330590
Pueblo$43,940120

Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for bus drivers, school

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +0.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 56,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

JobMedian yearly pay
Light Truck Drivers$49,360
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$43,640
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$66,590
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$55,610
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35,620
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63,900
Driver/Sales Workers$46,600
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$39,610

Other job titles for this job

Bus Drive CoordinatorBus Driver Route CoordinatorCampus DriverCDL Bus DriverCDL School Bus DriverPublic School Bus DriverSchool Bus DriverSchool Bus OperatorSchool Van DriverShuttle Bus DriverSped Bus DriverSped Driver

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.