Bus Drivers, School pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for bus drivers, school is $22.05 an hour ($45,860 a year). About 4,830 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($47,920). Kansas ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bus drivers, school in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.14 | $33,570 |
| 25% of workers | $18.20 | $37,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.05 | $45,860 |
| 75% of workers | $23.26 | $48,370 |
| 90% of workers | $26.83 | $55,810 |
Bus Drivers, School pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $46,120 | 1,250 |
| Lawrence | $45,930 | 130 |
| Manhattan | $45,850 | 150 |
| Topeka | $45,510 | 330 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (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 Kansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $43,730 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $34,670 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $47,170 |
| School Bus Monitors | $29,420 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $68,730 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $58,920 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $43,180 |
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