Median Salary
$59,050
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$28.39
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$84,700
entry level starts ~$40,030
Pay Grade
B
solid pay · 159,000 employed
How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make?
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity earn a median annual salary of $59,050 in the United States, which works out to roughly $28.39 per hour for full-time work. Most earn between $40,030 at the entry level and $84,700 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $47,530 and $70,700 a year.
That is $2,340 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary range by percentile
Half of all Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity earn between $47,530 and $70,700 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $40,030 | $19.25 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $47,530 | $22.85 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $59,050 | $28.39 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $70,700 | $33.99 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $84,700 | $40.72 |
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Highest-paying states for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. New York leads the country for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay at $84,480 a year, followed by Washington ($72,280) and Hawaii ($68,500). At the other end, Arkansas posts the lowest median at $37,520 — a gap of $46,960 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
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 $48,740Rhode Island $48,610Florida $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
Workforce and education
About 159,000 people work as Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in the United States. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make in the United States?
The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in the United States is $59,050 per year, or about $28.39 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $40,030, while the top 10% of earners make $84,700 or more.
How does Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B (solid pay), the Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity median of $59,050 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity the most?
New York is the highest-paying state for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity, with a median salary of $84,480 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity work in the United States?
About 159,000 people were employed as Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.