Bus Drivers, School pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for bus drivers, school is $28.22 an hour ($58,700 a year). About 1,800 people work in this job there.
That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($47,920). Rhode Island ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bus drivers, school in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.97 | $47,780 |
| 25% of workers | $23.39 | $48,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.22 | $58,700 |
| 75% of workers | $29.81 | $62,010 |
| 90% of workers | $32.30 | $67,180 |
Bus Drivers, School pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $59,320 | 2,690 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Rhode Island
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $45,660 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $36,300 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $49,320 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,190 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $34,230 |
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