Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for bus drivers, transit and intercity in the United States was $59,050 ($28.39 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,030 | $19.25 |
| 25th | $47,530 | $22.85 |
| Median | $59,050 | $28.39 |
| 75th | $70,700 | $33.99 |
| 90th | $84,700 | $40.72 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 53-3052
- Total U.S. employment: 159,240
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $40,030, median pay is $59,050, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $84,700.
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,700 | $18.13 | -36.2% | 960 |
| Alaska | $64,150 | $30.84 | +8.6% | 250 |
| Arizona | $53,870 | $25.90 | -8.8% | 3,240 |
| Arkansas | $37,520 | $18.04 | -36.5% | 570 |
| California | $67,130 | $32.27 | +13.7% | 24,380 |
| Colorado | $63,010 | $30.29 | +6.7% | 3,540 |
| Connecticut | $60,100 | $28.89 | +1.8% | 1,830 |
| Delaware | $60,510 | $29.09 | +2.5% | 380 |
| District of Columbia | $55,580 | $26.72 | -5.9% | 150 |
| Florida | $48,300 | $23.22 | -18.2% | 9,130 |
| Georgia | $45,500 | $21.87 | -22.9% | 3,700 |
| Hawaii | $68,500 | $32.93 | +16.0% | 2,190 |
| Idaho | $49,000 | $23.56 | -17.0% | 520 |
| Illinois | $65,200 | $31.35 | +10.4% | 8,650 |
| Indiana | $58,410 | $28.08 | -1.1% | 2,130 |
| Iowa | $45,890 | $22.06 | -22.3% | 1,560 |
| Kansas | $41,340 | $19.87 | -30.0% | 430 |
| Kentucky | $54,550 | $26.22 | -7.6% | 2,570 |
| Louisiana | $48,860 | $23.49 | -17.3% | 1,490 |
| Maine | $57,870 | $27.82 | -2.0% | 470 |
| Maryland | $65,220 | $31.35 | +10.4% | 4,890 |
| Massachusetts | $65,460 | $31.47 | +10.9% | 3,970 |
| Michigan | $47,660 | $22.91 | -19.3% | 3,620 |
| Minnesota | $50,200 | $24.13 | -15.0% | 2,610 |
| Mississippi | $38,570 | $18.54 | -34.7% | 400 |
| Missouri | $60,660 | $29.16 | +2.7% | 1,860 |
| Montana | $45,640 | $21.94 | -22.7% | 450 |
| Nebraska | $45,120 | $21.69 | -23.6% | 460 |
| Nevada | $61,700 | $29.66 | +4.5% | 2,540 |
| New Hampshire | $54,830 | $26.36 | -7.1% | 300 |
| New Jersey | $61,140 | $29.40 | +3.5% | 6,420 |
| New Mexico | $45,610 | $21.93 | -22.8% | 580 |
| New York | $84,480 | $40.61 | +43.1% | 16,770 |
| North Carolina | $44,060 | $21.18 | -25.4% | 2,900 |
| North Dakota | $48,890 | $23.50 | -17.2% | 250 |
| Ohio | $62,760 | $30.17 | +6.3% | 4,000 |
| Oklahoma | $50,300 | $24.18 | -14.8% | 1,760 |
| Oregon | $65,510 | $31.50 | +10.9% | 2,620 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,360 | $24.69 | -13.0% | 4,710 |
| Rhode Island | $48,610 | $23.37 | -17.7% | 70 |
| South Carolina | $43,330 | $20.83 | -26.6% | 630 |
| South Dakota | $41,590 | $19.99 | -29.6% | 410 |
| Tennessee | $47,770 | $22.97 | -19.1% | 1,970 |
| Texas | $48,740 | $23.43 | -17.5% | 11,600 |
| Utah | $50,730 | $24.39 | -14.1% | 1,230 |
| Vermont | $53,830 | $25.88 | -8.8% | 440 |
| Virginia | $52,940 | $25.45 | -10.3% | 3,800 |
| Washington | $72,280 | $34.75 | +22.4% | 6,960 |
| West Virginia | $39,260 | $18.87 | -33.5% | 520 |
| Wisconsin | $52,660 | $25.32 | -10.8% | 2,220 |
| Wyoming | $45,630 | $21.94 | -22.7% | 130 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for bus drivers, transit and intercity?
The median annual wage for bus drivers, transit and intercity is $59,050 ($28.39 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays bus drivers, transit and intercity the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many bus drivers, transit and intercity are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 159,240 bus drivers, transit and intercity employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $28.39. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.