Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bus Driver jobs in Richmond, VA

470 bus drivers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $50,270/year median · 15% below the national median.

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The median bus driver salary in Richmond, VA is $50,270/year, with a typical range of $50,270 to $64,540 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Bus Driver pay in Richmond, VA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Richmond metro. Half of Bus Drivers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $50,270 $50,270 $64,540
25th$50,270 Median$50,270 75th$64,540 vs US15% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Richmond, VA metro area (SOC 53-3052, Bus Driver). Full Bus Driver salary guide →

What is a Bus Driver salary in Richmond?

The median bus driver salary in Richmond, VA is $50,270/year, with a typical range of $50,270 to $64,540 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 470 bus drivers employed in the Richmond metro area.

Bus Driver pay bands in Richmond by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level Bus Driver

Typical mid level band in Richmond
Example (illustrative)
Location
Richmond, VA
Typical pay range
$47,253–$63,440
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Bus Driver

Typical staff band in Richmond
Example (illustrative)
Location
Richmond, VA
Typical pay range
$47,253–$61,631
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Bus Driver

Typical mid level band in Richmond
Example (illustrative)
Location
Richmond, VA
Typical pay range
$46,499–$59,821
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Bus Driver

Typical senior band in Richmond
Example (illustrative)
Location
Richmond, VA
Typical pay range
$41,221–$62,535
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Bus Driver

Typical senior band in Richmond
Example (illustrative)
Location
Richmond, VA
Typical pay range
$46,499–$62,535
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Bus Driver Career Ladder — Richmond Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Richmond’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Bus Driver0–2 yrs$36,194
  2. Mid Bus Driver2–5 yrs$47,756
  3. Senior Bus Driver5–8 yrs$60,324
  4. Staff Bus Driver8–12 yrs$72,891
  5. Lead Bus Driver12+ yrs$85,459

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 53-3052, Bus Driver).

Employers in the Bus Driver hiring market in Richmond

  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Richmond post Bus Driver jobs

Employers in the Richmond metro typically post Bus Driver roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Bus Driver in Richmond, VA — Common Questions

How much does a Bus Driver earn in Richmond, VA?
Median $50,270/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $50,270–$64,540. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Richmond?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 470 Bus Driver roles employed in the Richmond metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Richmond employers use for Bus Driver?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Bus Driver jobs for me?
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