SOC 53-3052 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity is $57,429 per year ($27.61/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $46,051 and $69,077 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $82,638 per year. There are approximately 148,980 bus drivers, transit and intercity employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $18.39 | $38,251 |
| P25 | $22.14 | $46,051 |
| P50MEDIAN | $27.61 | $57,429 |
| P75 | $33.21 | $69,077 |
| P90 | $39.73 | $82,638 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity is $57,429 per year ($27.61/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $46,051 and $69,077 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity is $82,638 per year ($39.73/hr). The 75th percentile is $69,077 per year.
Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn approximately $38,251 per year ($18.39/hr). The 25th percentile is $46,051 per year.
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