Last updated 2026-11-01 · Sources: First Student: First Student Careers — School Bus Driver in Warren, Rhode Island, US (Barrington School District), First Student: Barrington Public Schools — Superintendent Mitchell Letter to BPS Community

Bristol County, RI: school bus driver pay

1 employer that hires school bus drivers in Bristol County. Click a column to sort. A blank cell means the source doesn't say, and we don't guess.

Highest published hourly floor

$29.26/hr

First Student

Highest top of range

$33.00/hr

Employer	Start $/hr	Low $/hr	Top $/hr	Pay as published	Paid CDL training	Hours	Benefits	Source / date
First Student Public-school transportation contractor · Bristol County (Warren) Check this offer (rate not published)	not published	$29.26	$33.00	$29.26–$33.00 per hour after training	CLP and CDL training provided; the posting lists a $16.00 training hourly rate.	Part-time split AM/PM shifts, weekdays only; guaranteed minimum of 4.5 hours per day.	Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance or coverage options; 401(k) with company match; employee assistance and discount programs.	First Student Careers — School Bus Driver in Warren, Rhode Island, US (Barrington School District) Barrington Public Schools — Superintendent Mitchell Letter to BPS Community Posted October 28, 2026; the effective period for the post-training pay rate is not stated. · checked 2026-11-01

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Frequently asked questions

How much do school bus drivers make in Bristol County, RI?

Published hourly pay starts at $29.26 across the 1 employer with an hourly rate, and the highest top of range is $33.00/hr. Each figure links to the employer's own source and the date we checked it.

Does Bristol County pay for CDL training?

First Student: CLP and CDL training provided; the posting lists a $16.00 training hourly rate.