Metro Transit St. Louis employees working as Bus Operator in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 11% higher than the average of Bus Operator professionals at Metro Transit St. Louis worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Bus Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $43,194 per year (estimate) and goes up to $74,743 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Bus Operator at Metro Transit St. Louis is $55,280 per year or $27 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $77,602 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $46,590 (25th percentile) and $66,166 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by Metro Transit St. Louis Bus Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Bus Operator professionals typically earn between $22 and $32 per hour.
Bus Operator professionals typically earn between $3,883 and $5,514 monthly.
Bus Operator with an estimated total pay of $19 - $25/hr