Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bus Driver jobs in Seattle, WA

4,430 bus drivers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $83,430/year median · 41% above the national median.

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The median bus driver salary in Seattle, WA is $83,430/year, with a typical range of $65,560 to $93,180 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Bus Driver pay in Seattle, WA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $65,560 $83,430 $93,180
25th$65,560 Median$83,430 75th$93,180 vs US41% above the national median

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

What is a Bus Driver salary in Seattle?

The median bus driver salary in Seattle, WA is $83,430/year, with a typical range of $65,560 to $93,180 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 4,430 bus drivers employed in the Seattle metro area.

Bus Driver pay bands in Seattle 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.

Entry Level Bus Driver

Typical entry level band in Seattle
Example (illustrative)
Location
Seattle, WA
Typical pay range
$70,915–$91,773
Common on
Workday

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

Lead Bus Driver

Typical lead band in Seattle
Example (illustrative)
Location
Seattle, WA
Typical pay range
$70,915–$93,274
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 Seattle
Example (illustrative)
Location
Seattle, WA
Typical pay range
$77,172–$105,288
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Seattle
Example (illustrative)
Location
Seattle, WA
Typical pay range
$77,172–$102,285
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 Seattle
Example (illustrative)
Location
Seattle, WA
Typical pay range
$73,418–$103,786
Common on
Workday

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

Bus Driver Career Ladder — Seattle Metro

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

  1. Entry Bus Driver0–2 yrs$60,069
  2. Mid Bus Driver2–5 yrs$79,258
  3. Senior Bus Driver5–8 yrs$100,116
  4. Staff Bus Driver8–12 yrs$120,973
  5. Lead Bus Driver12+ yrs$141,831

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

Employers in the Bus Driver hiring market in Seattle

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

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 Seattle post Bus Driver jobs

Employers in the Seattle 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 Seattle, WA — Common Questions

How much does a Bus Driver earn in Seattle, WA?
Median $83,430/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $65,560–$93,180. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Seattle?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 4,430 Bus Driver roles employed in the Seattle metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Seattle 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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