Bus Driver Salary in Virginia Beach, VA

Median: $22.50/hour ($46,810/year) — $12,240 (21%) below the national median. Range: $45,130–$59,970.

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Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Bus Driver salary guide

The median Bus Driver salary in Virginia Beach, VA is $22.50/hour ($46,810/year) ($12,240 (21%) below the national median), with a typical range of $45,130–$59,970. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
MetricValueSource
Median$22.50/hour ($46,810/year)BLS
Range$45,130–$59,970BLS
### Key facts for Bus Driver in Virginia Beach Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Bus Driver Salary in Virginia Beach vs. National Average

25th Pct (Virginia Beach) $45,130
Median (Virginia Beach) $46,810
75th Pct (Virginia Beach) $59,970

National median: $59,050/yr. Virginia Beach is $12,240 (21%) below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area (SOC 53-3052, Bus Driver).

Bus Driver pay in Virginia Beach, VA — common questions

How much does a Bus Driver make in Virginia Beach, VA?
The median Bus Driver salary in Virginia Beach, VA is $22.50/hour ($46,810/year) ($12,240 (21%) below the national median), with a typical range of $45,130–$59,970 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Virginia Beach a strong pay market for Bus Drivers?
At a $46,810 median, Virginia Beach is $12,240 (21%) below the national median. The U.S. median is $59,050. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
How can I earn more as a Bus Driver in Virginia Beach?
Target employers paying toward the $59,970 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Bus Driver openings in Virginia Beach and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Bus Driver salary in nearby markets

Norfolk, VA ($46,810) · Chesapeake, VA ($46,810) · Richmond, VA ($50,270) · Long Beach, CA ($68,020) · Minneapolis, MN ($57,050) · Raleigh, NC ($46,800) · Tampa, FL ($46,830) · Colorado Springs, CO ($63,010)

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