Metro Transit St. Louis employees working as Transit Bus Operator in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 22% higher than the average of Transit Bus Operator professionals at Metro Transit St. Louis worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Transit Bus Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $43,556 per year (estimate) and goes up to $75,113 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Transit Bus Operator at Metro Transit St. Louis is $56,921 per year or $27 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $77,038 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $48,911 (25th percentile) and $66,800 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Metro Transit St. Louis Transit Bus Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Transit Bus Operator professionals typically earn between $24 and $32 per hour.
Transit Bus Operator professionals typically earn between $4,076 and $5,567 monthly.
Bus Operator with an estimated total pay of $40K - $53K/yr