Bus Drivers, School pay in Richmond

In Richmond (VA), the median pay for bus drivers, school is $23.73 an hour ($49,370 a year). About 2,070 people work in this job there.

$23.73Median hourly pay
$39,880–$49,810Middle half of workers, yearly
2,070People in this job in Richmond (VA)

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($47,920). It is 2% lower than the Virginia median ($50,190).

Pay range for bus drivers, school in Richmond (VA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.54$38,570
25% of workers$19.17$39,880
Half of workers (median)$23.73$49,370
75% of workers$23.95$49,810
90% of workers$28.89$60,080

Bus Drivers, School pay in Virginia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk$50,1902,390
Richmond (this page)$49,3702,070
Lynchburg$48,210470
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford$47,970300
Winchester$47,670300
Roanoke$46,380550
Charlottesville$46,260350
Harrisonburg$45,950220
Staunton-Stuarts Draft$45,700190

Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Richmond (VA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Light Truck Drivers$41,720
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$38,460
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,190
Driver/Sales Workers$36,230

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.