Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary (2025)
Based on 159,240 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $40,030 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $47,530 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $59,050 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $70,700 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $84,700 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$40K
25th
$48K
Median
$59K
75th
$71K
90th
$85K
Highest Paying States for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New York | $74,560 |
| Washington | $73,650 |
| Massachusetts | $70,760 |
| Nevada | $68,100 |
| Maryland | $67,990 |
| Illinois | $67,480 |
| California | $66,930 |
| Oregon | $66,860 |
| Alaska | $65,100 |
| Hawaii | $62,170 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New York at an average of $74,560 per year, while Hawaii has an average of $62,170 — a difference of $12,390. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 159,240 workers were employed as Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercitys in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Transportation and Material Moving Occupations. The annual mean wage of $60,280 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 53-3052