Rhode Island Median
$48,610
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.37
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-18% vs US median
US median $59,050
State Rank
#34 of 51
70 employed here
How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make in Rhode Island?
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Rhode Island take home a median of $48,610 annually — roughly $23.37 an hour — which runs 18% below the national median of $59,050.
Within Rhode Island, entry-level pay starts around $44,550 while the top 10% make $64,600 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $45,810 and $57,980 a year.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary range in Rhode Island
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $44,550 | $21.42 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $45,810 | $22.02 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $48,610 | $23.37 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $57,980 | $27.88 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $64,600 | $31.06 |
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How Rhode Island compares
Rhode Island ranks 34th out of 51 states and territories for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other states
New York $84,480Washington $72,280Hawaii $68,500California $67,130Oregon $65,510Massachusetts $65,460Maryland $65,220Illinois $65,200Alaska $64,150Colorado $63,010Ohio $62,760Nevada $61,700New Jersey $61,140Missouri $60,660Delaware $60,510Connecticut $60,100Indiana $58,410Maine $57,870District of Columbia $55,580New Hampshire $54,830Kentucky $54,550Arizona $53,870Vermont $53,830Virginia $52,940Wisconsin $52,660Pennsylvania $51,360Utah $50,730Oklahoma $50,300Minnesota $50,200Idaho $49,000North Dakota $48,890Louisiana $48,860Texas $48,740Florida $48,300Tennessee $47,770Michigan $47,660Iowa $45,890Montana $45,640Wyoming $45,630New Mexico $45,610Georgia $45,500Nebraska $45,120North Carolina $44,060South Carolina $43,330South Dakota $41,590Kansas $41,340West Virginia $39,260Mississippi $38,570Alabama $37,700Arkansas $37,520
Working as Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Rhode Island
Nationally, about 159,000 people work as Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Rhode Island pay ($48,610) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make in Rhode Island?
The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Rhode Island is $48,610 per year, or about $23.37 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,550 at the entry level to $64,600 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Rhode Island pay compare to the national average?
Rhode Island pays Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity about 18% less than the national median of $59,050. Rhode Island ranks 34th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $48,610 a year. About 70 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity are employed in Rhode Island. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Rhode Island?
The highest-paying occupations in Rhode Island include Emergency Medicine Physician ($512,730), Family Medicine Physician ($467,160), Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($450,370), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.