Charter Bus Driver Salary in Maryland

How much does a Charter Bus Driver make in Maryland?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Charter Bus Driver in Maryland is $51,010 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Charter Bus Driver's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,235
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,304 to $55,316
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,109

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Charter Bus Driver Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,316	$4,610	$1,064	$27
Average	$51,010	$4,251	$981	$25
25th Percentile	$45,304	$3,775	$871	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Charter Bus Driver Salaries

A Charter Bus Driver's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Charter Bus Driver Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Charter Bus Drivers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $54,775.
California: $54,567.
Massachusetts: $53,840.

District of Columbia $54,775 California $54,567 Massachusetts $53,840 Washington $53,642 New Jersey $53,622 Alaska $53,553 Connecticut $52,871 New York $52,593

Hawaii $51,708 Rhode Island $51,292 Maryland $51,010 Minnesota $50,624 Colorado $50,476 Illinois $50,427 Oregon $50,239 Delaware $50,100

New Hampshire $50,013 Virginia $49,818 Pennsylvania $49,249 Nevada $48,962 North Dakota $48,868 Michigan $48,720 Wisconsin $48,665 Vermont $48,557

Texas $48,255 Maine $48,235 Arizona $48,205 Ohio $48,171 Georgia $47,716 Indiana $47,488 Wyoming $47,443 Utah $47,374

Iowa $47,345 Kansas $47,107 Louisiana $47,038 North Carolina $47,013 Missouri $47,003 Florida $46,810 Montana $46,706 Nebraska $46,607

Kentucky $46,553 South Carolina $46,355 Tennessee $46,231 Idaho $46,182 New Mexico $45,821 Oklahoma $45,742 Alabama $45,450 South Dakota $44,960

Arkansas $44,693 West Virginia $44,549 Mississippi $44,119

Top Paying Cities for Charter Bus Drivers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Owings: $52,523
Riverdale: $54,402
College Park: $54,340

Owings, MD $52,523 Riverdale, MD $54,402 College Park, MD $54,340 Fort Washington, MD $54,304 Oxon Hill, MD $54,461 Suitland, MD $54,444 District Heights, MD $54,417 Temple Hills, MD $54,445

Deale, MD $52,280 Dunkirk, MD $52,833 Fort George G Meade, MD $51,621 Friendship, MD $52,446 Fulton, MD $52,307 Andrews Air Force Base, MD $54,260 Savage, MD $51,698 Shady Side, MD $51,867

Galesville, MD $52,096 Greenbelt, MD $54,151 Glenn Dale, MD $53,553 Upper Marlboro, MD $53,605 Harwood, MD $52,296 Highland, MD $52,260 West River, MD $52,306 Tracys Landing, MD $52,343

Hyattsville, MD $54,446 Jessup, MD $51,444 Bethesda, MD $54,462 Glen Echo, MD $54,452 Chevy Chase, MD $54,456 Cabin John, MD $54,441 Olney, MD $53,215 Brookeville, MD $52,221

Poolesville, MD $52,681 Barnesville, MD $51,948 Beallsville, MD $52,043 Boyds, MD $52,442 Dickerson, MD $51,983 Rockville, MD $53,841 Potomac, MD $53,996 Derwood, MD $53,270

Sandy Spring, MD $52,960 Ashton, MD $52,843 Brinklow, MD $52,450 Burtonsville, MD $53,064 Montgomery Village, MD $52,630 Kensington, MD $54,411 Garrett Park, MD $54,346 Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $53,919

Silver Spring, MD $54,379 Takoma Park, MD $54,450 Aberdeen, MD $49,875 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $49,865 Abingdon, MD $50,250 Gunpowder, MD $50,553 Arnold, MD $51,142 Baldwin, MD $50,458

Bel Air, MD $50,039 Belcamp, MD $50,111 Benson, MD $49,809 Boring, MD $49,920 Brooklandville, MD $50,950 Butler, MD $50,389 Chase, MD $50,786 Churchville, MD $49,665

Clarksville, MD $51,705 Cockeysville, MD $50,485 Hunt Valley, MD $50,697 Crownsville, MD $51,488 Darlington, MD $49,225 Davidsonville, MD $52,239 Dayton, MD $51,672 Edgewater, MD $51,760

Edgewood, MD $50,403 Ellicott City, MD $51,050 Columbia, MD $51,432 Fallston, MD $50,271 Finksburg, MD $50,289 Forest Hill, MD $49,766 Fork, MD $50,629 Fort Howard, MD $50,949

Freeland, MD $48,766 Gambrills, MD $51,682 Gibson Island, MD $50,977 Glen Arm, MD $50,815 Glen Burnie, MD $51,037 Glyndon, MD $50,549 Hampstead, MD $49,387 Elkridge, MD $51,093

Hanover, MD $51,122 Harmans, MD $51,120 Havre De Grace, MD $49,551 Hydes, MD $50,633 Jarrettsville, MD $49,601 Joppa, MD $50,531 Kingsville, MD $50,643 Lineboro, MD $48,642

Linthicum Heights, MD $51,045 Long Green, MD $50,732 Spencerville, MD $52,986 Clarksburg, MD $51,827 Damascus, MD $51,380 Germantown, MD $52,916 Annapolis, MD $51,537 Cumberland, MD $46,817

Accident, MD $46,739 Barton, MD $46,959 Bittinger, MD $46,871 Bloomington, MD $47,037 Corriganville, MD $46,519 Eckhart Mines, MD $46,777 Ellerslie, MD $46,579 Flintstone, MD $46,829

Friendsville, MD $46,726 Frostburg, MD $46,713 Grantsville, MD $46,715 Kitzmiller, MD $46,718 Lonaconing, MD $46,874 Luke, MD $47,041 Mc Henry, MD $46,743 Midland, MD $47,031

Midlothian, MD $46,719 Mount Savage, MD $46,505 Oakland, MD $46,608 Oldtown, MD $46,892 Pinto, MD $46,979 Rawlings, MD $46,994 Spring Gap, MD $46,949 Swanton, MD $46,835

Westernport, MD $47,039 Easton, MD $50,516 Barclay, MD $50,094 Bethlehem, MD $50,158 Betterton, MD $50,131 Bozman, MD $50,946 Cambridge, MD $50,160 Centreville, MD $50,568

Chester, MD $50,958 Chestertown, MD $50,365 Church Creek, MD $50,081 Church Hill, MD $50,297 Claiborne, MD $51,038 Cordova, MD $50,344 Crapo, MD $49,640 Crocheron, MD $49,282

Crumpton, MD $50,036 Denton, MD $50,082 East New Market, MD $49,961 Federalsburg, MD $49,951 Fishing Creek, MD $49,824 Galena, MD $49,901 Goldsboro, MD $49,985 Grasonville, MD $50,861

Greensboro, MD $49,995 Henderson, MD $50,041 Hillsboro, MD $50,381 Hurlock, MD $49,972 Ingleside, MD $50,134 Kennedyville, MD $49,990 Mcdaniel, MD $51,017 Madison, MD $50,471

Marydel, MD $49,903 Massey, MD $49,913 Millington, MD $49,984 Neavitt, MD $51,010 Newcomb, MD $50,658 Oxford, MD $50,408 Preston, MD $50,140 Price, MD $50,332

Queen Anne, MD $50,463 Queenstown, MD $50,751 Rhodesdale, MD $49,673 Ridgely, MD $50,192 Rock Hall, MD $50,672 Royal Oak, MD $50,564 Saint Michaels, MD $50,907 Secretary, MD $50,151

Sherwood, MD $51,321 Deal Island, MD $48,904 Eden, MD $49,001 Ewell, MD $48,752 Fruitland, MD $49,169 Girdletree, MD $48,640 Hebron, MD $49,123 Linkwood, MD $49,816

Manokin, MD $48,840 Mardela Springs, MD $49,300 Marion Station, MD $48,668 Nanticoke, MD $49,101 Newark, MD $48,897 Ocean City, MD $49,132 Parsonsburg, MD $49,034 Pittsville, MD $49,035

Pocomoke City, MD $48,731 Powellville, MD $49,011 Princess Anne, MD $48,966 Quantico, MD $49,027 Rehobeth, MD $48,654 Sharptown, MD $49,570 Showell, MD $49,034 Snow Hill, MD $48,861

Stockton, MD $48,568 Tyaskin, MD $48,979 Tylerton, MD $48,810 Upper Fairmount, MD $48,959 Vienna, MD $49,405 Westover, MD $48,839 Whaleyville, MD $49,009 Willards, MD $49,028

Delmar, MD $49,158 North East, MD $49,596 Perry Point, MD $49,524 Perryville, MD $49,506 Port Deposit, MD $49,384 Rising Sun, MD $49,222 Warwick, MD $49,890 Cecilton, MD $49,856

Charlestown, MD $49,590 Chesapeake City, MD $49,855 Childs, MD $49,788 Stevensville, MD $51,089 Colora, MD $49,178 Conowingo, MD $49,095 Earleville, MD $49,809 Elk Mills, MD $49,805

Elkton, MD $49,769 Georgetown, MD $49,846 Lutherville Timonium, MD $50,907 Abell, MD $50,401 Accokeek, MD $53,858 Aquasco, MD $52,526 Avenue, MD $50,482 Barstow, MD $51,899

Bel Alton, MD $52,156 Benedict, MD $52,121 Brandywine, MD $53,348 Broomes Island, MD $51,310 Bryans Road, MD $53,754 Bryantown, MD $52,781 Bushwood, MD $50,518 California, MD $50,475

Callaway, MD $50,123 Chaptico, MD $50,998 Charlotte Hall, MD $51,767 Cheltenham, MD $53,848 Clements, MD $50,998 Cobb Island, MD $50,541 Coltons Point, MD $50,303 Compton, MD $50,577

Dameron, MD $49,484 Dowell, MD $50,632 Drayden, MD $49,603 Faulkner, MD $51,877 Great Mills, MD $50,204 Helen, MD $51,475 Hollywood, MD $50,773 Hughesville, MD $52,429

Huntingtown, MD $52,214 Indian Head, MD $52,539 Ironsides, MD $52,327 Issue, MD $50,814 La Plata, MD $52,688 Leonardtown, MD $50,391 Lexington Park, MD $50,050 Loveville, MD $50,919

Lusby, MD $50,727 Marbury, MD $52,961 Mechanicsville, MD $51,465 Morganza, MD $51,164 Mount Victoria, MD $50,576 Nanjemoy, MD $51,712 Newburg, MD $51,193 Park Hall, MD $49,903

Patuxent River, MD $50,167 Piney Point, MD $49,680 Pomfret, MD $53,260 Port Republic, MD $51,589 Port Tobacco, MD $52,494 Prince Frederick, MD $51,902 Ridge, MD $49,265 Rock Point, MD $51,175

Saint Inigoes, MD $49,423 Saint Leonard, MD $51,340 Saint Marys City, MD $49,893 Scotland, MD $48,938 Solomons, MD $50,586 Sunderland, MD $52,318 Tall Timbers, MD $49,743 Valley Lee, MD $49,763

Welcome, MD $52,167 White Plains, MD $53,266 Southern Md Facility, MD $53,916 Annapolis Junction, MD $51,560 Lanham, MD $54,120 Beltsville, MD $54,043 Laurel, MD $52,865 Bladensburg, MD $54,437

Lothian, MD $52,835 Mount Rainier, MD $54,463 North Beach, MD $52,101 Bowie, MD $52,856 Brentwood, MD $54,460 Capitol Heights, MD $54,436 Chesapeake Beach, MD $52,074 Churchton, MD $52,086

Clinton, MD $54,129 Still Pond, MD $50,134 Sudlersville, MD $50,040 Taylors Island, MD $50,484 Templeville, MD $49,906 Tilghman, MD $51,206 Toddville, MD $49,396 Trappe, MD $50,191

Wingate, MD $49,589 Wittman, MD $51,037 Woolford, MD $50,276 Worton, MD $50,306 Wye Mills, MD $50,663 Frederick, MD $50,089 Adamstown, MD $51,130 Big Pool, MD $47,495

Boonsboro, MD $49,187 Braddock Heights, MD $50,063 Brownsville, MD $49,917 Brunswick, MD $50,379 Buckeystown, MD $50,749 Burkittsville, MD $49,998 Cascade, MD $48,739 Cavetown, MD $48,677

Chewsville, MD $48,752 Clear Spring, MD $48,100 Cooksville, MD $51,029 Emmitsburg, MD $48,901 Fairplay, MD $48,871 Funkstown, MD $48,866 Glenelg, MD $51,569 Glenwood, MD $51,316

Hagerstown, MD $48,618 Hancock, MD $47,261 Ijamsville, MD $51,004 Jefferson, MD $50,429 Keedysville, MD $49,343 Keymar, MD $49,318 Knoxville, MD $50,114 Ladiesburg, MD $49,496

Libertytown, MD $49,951 Lisbon, MD $51,035 Little Orleans, MD $46,999 Maugansville, MD $48,442 Middletown, MD $49,879 Monrovia, MD $50,893 Mount Airy, MD $50,587 Myersville, MD $49,231

New Market, MD $50,383 New Midway, MD $49,494 New Windsor, MD $49,942 Point Of Rocks, MD $51,033 Rocky Ridge, MD $49,165 Rohrersville, MD $49,679 Sabillasville, MD $48,805 Saint James, MD $48,878

Sharpsburg, MD $49,269 Smithsburg, MD $48,721 Sykesville, MD $50,718 Taneytown, MD $49,019 Thurmont, MD $49,220 Tuscarora, MD $51,228 Union Bridge, MD $49,739 Unionville, MD $49,979

Walkersville, MD $49,803 West Friendship, MD $51,140 Williamsport, MD $48,671 Woodbine, MD $51,030 Woodsboro, MD $49,566 Salisbury, MD $49,159 Allen, MD $49,091 Berlin, MD $49,039

Bishopville, MD $49,051 Bivalve, MD $49,231 Manchester, MD $48,793 Marriottsville, MD $50,921 Maryland Line, MD $48,642 Mayo, MD $51,646 Millersville, MD $51,225 Monkton, MD $50,020

Odenton, MD $51,743 Crofton, MD $52,039 Owings Mills, MD $50,819 Parkton, MD $49,253 Pasadena, MD $50,991 Perry Hall, MD $50,853 Perryman, MD $50,005 Phoenix, MD $50,585

Pylesville, MD $48,959 Randallstown, MD $50,898 Reisterstown, MD $50,699 Riderwood, MD $51,005 Riva, MD $51,844 Severn, MD $51,217 Severna Park, MD $51,148 Simpsonville, MD $51,647

Sparks Glencoe, MD $50,175 Crisfield, MD $48,788 Stevenson, MD $50,931 Dhs, MD $53,872 Waldorf, MD $53,235 Street, MD $49,182 Upperco, MD $49,878 Upper Falls, MD $50,693

Westminster, MD $49,880 Whiteford, MD $48,939 White Hall, MD $49,186 White Marsh, MD $50,806 Woodstock, MD $50,944 Baltimore, MD $51,010 Towson, MD $51,004 Gwynn Oak, MD $51,021

Pikesville, MD $50,985 Sparrows Point, MD $50,955 Middle River, MD $50,850 Essex, MD $50,970 Dundalk, MD $51,019 Brooklyn, MD $51,020 Curtis Bay, MD $51,030 Halethorpe, MD $51,026

Catonsville, MD $51,051 Parkville, MD $50,997 Nottingham, MD $50,945 Rosedale, MD $51,010 Windsor Mill, MD $50,994 Gaithersburg, MD $53,158 Washington Grove, MD $53,186

Charter Bus Driver Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Charter Bus Driver roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 48% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 28% above the average. In contrast, Charter Bus Driver positions in Financial Services or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Charter Bus Driver as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Charter Bus Driver

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$65,293	$31.0	28%
Internet	$63,763	$31.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$58,662	$28.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$57,132	$27.0	12%
Insurance	$56,111	$27.0	10%

Charter Bus Driver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Charter Bus Driver's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$45,304

Average $51,010/year

$55,316

$3,775

Average $4,251/month

$4,610

$871

Average $981/week

$1,064

$22

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,316	$4,610	$1,064	$27
Average	$51,010	$4,251	$981	$25
25th Percentile	$45,304	$3,775	$871	$22

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