The average salary for a bus drivers, transit and intercity in the United States is $59,860, but the range typically falls between $46,210 and $76,700. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $28.78, with a range between $22.21 and $36.88.
There are approximately 184,990 people employed as a bus drivers, transit and intercity in the United States. With California, Texas, Washington employing the highest number of bus drivers, transit and intercity.The state with the best pay for a bus drivers, transit and intercity is New York, with an average annual salary of $73,420, while Alabama has the lowest average annual salary of $36,610.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,630 | $18.09 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,210 | $22.21 |
| Median | $60,170 | $28.93 |
| 75th Percentile | $76,700 | $36.88 |
| 90th Percentile | $82,660 | $39.74 |
The salary of a bus drivers, transit and intercity can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a bus drivers, transit and intercity in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for bus drivers, transit and intercity are New York, Washington, Hawaii, New Jersey, Illinois while the worst states are Alabama, South Carolina, Arkansas, Mississippi, Kansas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $24,580 | $36,610 | $47,500 |
| Alaska | $44,260 | $67,050 | $80,100 |
| Arizona | $37,430 | $50,130 | $65,550 |
| Arkansas | $27,740 | $37,020 | $52,510 |
| California | $45,500 | $65,540 | $84,230 |
| Colorado | $43,930 | $53,550 | $63,520 |
| Connecticut | $46,070 | $59,200 | $74,120 |
| Delaware | $36,100 | $50,730 | $62,090 |
| Florida | $31,610 | $44,520 | $61,520 |
| Georgia | $32,590 | $46,390 | $57,100 |
| Hawaii | $39,130 | $59,580 | $69,870 |
| Idaho | $36,780 | $44,290 | $61,360 |
| Illinois | $44,570 | $67,720 | $85,290 |
| Indiana | $36,540 | $51,550 | $62,510 |
| Iowa | $31,540 | $44,510 | $58,470 |
| Kansas | $29,460 | $38,150 | $49,100 |
| Kentucky | $30,980 | $46,730 | $58,270 |
| Louisiana | $27,600 | $46,190 | $60,970 |
| Maine | $33,960 | $49,270 | $63,010 |
| Maryland | $42,690 | $59,900 | $73,800 |
| Massachusetts | $46,200 | $63,750 | $84,010 |
| Michigan | $35,850 | $44,280 | $51,070 |
| Minnesota | $37,680 | $54,450 | $70,030 |
| Mississippi | $29,170 | $37,140 | $45,670 |
| Missouri | $33,550 | $53,140 | $63,210 |
| Montana | $35,490 | $41,930 | $48,400 |
| Nebraska | $30,720 | $48,140 | $62,880 |
| Nevada | $38,560 | $44,420 | $56,810 |
| New Hampshire | $38,310 | $48,340 | $58,600 |
| New Jersey | $48,300 | $62,750 | $68,970 |
| New Mexico | $27,760 | $37,980 | $44,530 |
| New York | $60,420 | $73,420 | $83,810 |
| North Carolina | $29,070 | $39,930 | $50,490 |
| North Dakota | $31,910 | $38,940 | $47,550 |
| Ohio | $38,200 | $56,790 | $72,670 |
| Oklahoma | $22,870 | $38,900 | $49,670 |
| Oregon | $45,590 | $63,500 | $75,790 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,050 | $54,400 | $77,750 |
| Rhode Island | $40,110 | $48,790 | $55,210 |
| South Carolina | $29,490 | $37,460 | $47,340 |
| South Dakota | $30,110 | $40,840 | $51,210 |
| Tennessee | $31,310 | $54,910 | $74,880 |
| Texas | $34,560 | $47,570 | $61,170 |
| Utah | $42,020 | $46,930 | $54,840 |
| Vermont | $44,690 | $52,240 | $58,470 |
| Virginia | $33,730 | $49,290 | $63,120 |
| Washington | $49,860 | $68,960 | $83,710 |
| West Virginia | $32,480 | $41,930 | $49,200 |
| Wisconsin | $37,260 | $50,370 | $67,070 |
| Wyoming | $36,310 | $45,510 | $59,130 |
Even between cities, the salary of a bus drivers, transit and intercity can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for bus drivers, transit and intercity is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $74,390.The city with the lowest average salary for bus drivers, transit and intercity is Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK with an average salary of $28,900.
Areas with highest average salaries for bus drivers, transit and intercity
Areas with lowest average salaries for bus drivers, transit and intercity
The number of bus drivers, transit and intercity in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of bus drivers, transit and intercity has increased by 22,140. On average, the number of bus drivers, transit and intercity has been increasing by 3.4% each year. The salary of bus drivers, transit and intercity has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of bus drivers, transit and intercity has increased by $11,750. On average, the salary of bus drivers, transit and intercity has been increasing by 6.1% each year.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity are part of the transportation and material moving occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for bus drivers, transit and intercity compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all transportation and material moving occupations jobs here.
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