What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Smart Bus Driver?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Smart Bus Driver jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Burke Hollow, VT (47.2% above average), followed by Glen Head, NY and Glen Cove, NY. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Burke Hollow, VT $60,640 $5,053 $1,166 $29.15 Glen Head, NY $57,899 $4,824 $1,113 $27.84 Glen Cove, NY $56,437 $4,703 $1,085 $27.13 Cold Spring Harbor, NY $56,041 $4,670 $1,077 $26.94 Silverdale, WA $55,888 $4,657 $1,074 $26.87 Franconia, NH $55,560 $4,630 $1,068 $26.71 Tewksbury, MA $55,548 $4,629 $1,068 $26.71 Holtsville, NY $55,399 $4,616 $1,065 $26.63 Vancouver, WA $55,304 $4,608 $1,063 $26.59 Orford, NH $55,086 $4,590 $1,059 $26.48

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Q: How much does a Smart Bus Driver make?

The average annual pay for a smart bus driver in the United States is $41,198 a year — that works out to approximately $19.81 an hour. The middle 80% of Smart Bus Drivers earn between $30,000 (10th percentile) and $54,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Smart Bus Driver Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Smart Bus Driver in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Dsf at $57,955 (140.7%) above Smart Bus Driver. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Dsf $99,153 $8,262 $1,906 $47.67 Bus Inspector $53,203 $4,433 $1,023 $25.58 Nsc Technologies $48,717 $4,059 $936 $23.42 Substitute Bus Driver $39,009 $3,250 $750 $18.75 Bus Washer $33,986 $2,832 $653 $16.34

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Smart Bus Driver Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$41,198

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Ohio

$39,793

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How much does a Smart Bus Driver make?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average annual pay for a Smart Bus Driver in the United States is $41,198 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.81 an hour. This is the equivalent of $792/week or $3,433/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $60,000 and as low as $17,500, the majority of Smart Bus Driver salaries currently range between $34,000 (25th percentile) to $46,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $54,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Smart Bus Driver varies greatly (by as much as 12500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Smart Bus Driver in your area makes on average $39,793 per year, or $1,405 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $41,198. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Smart Bus Driver salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Smart Bus Driver jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Smart Bus Driver Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Smart Bus Driver job is above the national average. Topping the list is Burke Hollow, VT, , with Glen Head, NY, and Glen Cove, NY, close behind in the second and third positions. Glen Cove, NY, beats the national average by $15,239 (37.0%), and Burke Hollow, VT, furthers that trend with another $19,442 (47.2%) above the $41,198 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Smart Bus Driver appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 9% between Burke Hollow, VT, and Orford, NH, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Smart Bus Driver role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Burke Hollow, VT	$60,640	$5,053	$1,166	$29.15
Glen Head, NY	$57,899	$4,824	$1,113	$27.84
Glen Cove, NY	$56,437	$4,703	$1,085	$27.13
Cold Spring Harbor, NY	$56,041	$4,670	$1,077	$26.94
Silverdale, WA	$55,888	$4,657	$1,074	$26.87
Franconia, NH	$55,560	$4,630	$1,068	$26.71
Tewksbury, MA	$55,548	$4,629	$1,068	$26.71
Holtsville, NY	$55,399	$4,616	$1,065	$26.63
Vancouver, WA	$55,304	$4,608	$1,063	$26.59
Orford, NH	$55,086	$4,590	$1,059	$26.48

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Smart Bus Driver Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Smart Bus Driver category.

For example Dsf jobs pay as much as $57,955 (140.7%) more than the average Smart Bus Driver salary of $41,198. If you're qualified, finding work as a Dsf may help you make more money than that of the average Smart Bus Driver position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Dsf	$99,153	$8,262	$1,906	$47.67
Bus Inspector	$53,203	$4,433	$1,023	$25.58
Nsc Technologies	$48,717	$4,059	$936	$23.42
Substitute Bus Driver	$39,009	$3,250	$750	$18.75
Bus Washer	$33,986	$2,832	$653	$16.34

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Infographic detailing Smart Bus Driver salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $41,198 per year or $19.81 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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