Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Denver-Aurora-Centennial

In Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO), the median pay for bus drivers, transit and intercity is $32.02 an hour ($66,590 a year). About 2,140 people work in this job there.

$32.02Median hourly pay
$55,610–$66,840Middle half of workers, yearly
2,140People in this job in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($59,050). It is 6% higher than the Colorado median ($63,010).

Pay range for bus drivers, transit and intercity in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$25.13$52,270
25% of workers$26.74$55,610
Half of workers (median)$32.02$66,590
75% of workers$32.14$66,840
90% of workers$33.05$68,750

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Colorado metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boulder$66,8400
Denver-Aurora-Centennial (this page)$66,5902,140
Colorado Springs$63,010380
Fort Collins-Loveland$51,07030

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

Education, experience and outlook for bus drivers, transit and intercity

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +4.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 21,100 openings a year (BLS)

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JobMedian yearly pay
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63,900
Light Truck Drivers$49,360
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$43,640
Bus Drivers, School$59,990
Driver/Sales Workers$46,600
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$39,610

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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.