Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) Salary by State
The national median pay for bus drivers (transit and intercity) is $59,050 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,520 in Arkansas to $84,480 in New York.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $40,030
- 25th percentile
- $47,530
- Median
- $59,050
- 75th percentile
- $70,700
- Top 10%
- $84,700
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 159,240 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $84,480 | +43% | $57,610 | $84,700 | 16,770 |
| 2 | Washington | $72,280 | +22% | $55,520 | $93,180 | 6,960 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $68,500 | +16% | $46,870 | $68,500 | 2,190 |
| 4 | California | $67,130 | +14% | $48,600 | $90,810 | 24,380 |
| 5 | Oregon | $65,510 | +11% | $47,100 | $81,110 | 2,620 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $65,460 | +11% | $50,380 | $93,500 | 3,970 |
| 7 | Maryland | $65,220 | +10% | $46,770 | $92,320 | 4,890 |
| 8 | Illinois | $65,200 | +10% | $47,270 | $85,990 | 8,650 |
| 9 | Alaska | $64,150 | +9% | $46,960 | $76,230 | 250 |
| 10 | Colorado | $63,010 | +7% | $50,870 | $71,090 | 3,540 |
| 11 | Ohio | $62,760 | +6% | $40,660 | $74,270 | 4,000 |
| 12 | Nevada | $61,700 | +4% | $43,590 | $90,540 | 2,540 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $61,140 | +4% | $48,340 | $70,700 | 6,420 |
| 14 | Missouri | $60,660 | +3% | $39,030 | $67,040 | 1,860 |
| 15 | Delaware | $60,510 | +2% | $39,390 | $65,710 | 380 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $60,100 | +2% | $44,130 | $75,040 | 1,830 |
| 17 | Indiana | $58,410 | −1% | $45,380 | $62,970 | 2,130 |
| 18 | Maine | $57,870 | −2% | $45,180 | $63,360 | 470 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $55,580 | −6% | $50,070 | $58,390 | 150 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $54,830 | −7% | $40,820 | $67,850 | 300 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $54,550 | −8% | $32,020 | $61,590 | 2,570 |
| 22 | Arizona | $53,870 | −9% | $39,350 | $72,140 | 3,240 |
| 23 | Vermont | $53,830 | −9% | $46,910 | $62,630 | 440 |
| 24 | Virginia | $52,940 | −10% | $39,430 | $76,170 | 3,800 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $52,660 | −11% | $43,740 | $63,810 | 2,220 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $51,360 | −13% | $37,860 | $76,560 | 4,710 |
| 27 | Utah | $50,730 | −14% | $41,600 | $60,250 | 1,230 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $50,300 | −15% | $37,380 | $65,400 | 1,760 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $50,200 | −15% | $43,430 | $62,480 | 2,610 |
| 30 | Idaho | $49,000 | −17% | $39,460 | $62,530 | 520 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $48,890 | −17% | $39,040 | $56,840 | 250 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $48,860 | −17% | $33,360 | $64,660 | 1,490 |
| 33 | Texas | $48,740 | −17% | $37,290 | $64,890 | 11,600 |
| 34 | Rhode Island | $48,610 | −18% | $44,550 | $64,600 | 70 |
| 35 | Florida | $48,300 | −18% | $37,070 | $71,380 | 9,130 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $47,770 | −19% | $39,530 | $58,900 | 1,970 |
| 37 | Michigan | $47,660 | −19% | $38,020 | $65,710 | 3,620 |
| 38 | Iowa | $45,890 | −22% | $35,520 | $60,730 | 1,560 |
| 39 | Montana | $45,640 | −23% | $38,920 | $57,380 | 450 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $45,630 | −23% | $39,740 | $62,940 | 130 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $45,610 | −23% | $35,460 | $48,350 | 580 |
| 42 | Georgia | $45,500 | −23% | $37,310 | $57,940 | 3,700 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $45,120 | −24% | $32,850 | $61,120 | 460 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $44,060 | −25% | $35,610 | $57,330 | 2,900 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $43,330 | −27% | $29,740 | $49,140 | 630 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $41,590 | −30% | $29,670 | $48,430 | 410 |
| 47 | Kansas | $41,340 | −30% | $29,290 | $50,800 | 430 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $39,260 | −34% | $30,710 | $49,430 | 520 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $38,570 | −35% | $30,210 | $44,630 | 400 |
| 50 | Alabama | $37,700 | −36% | $29,640 | $46,680 | 960 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $37,520 | −36% | $29,550 | $56,140 | 570 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) salary questions
Which state pays bus drivers (transit and intercity) the most?
New York, with a median of $84,480 a year (+43% vs. the national median of $59,050). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays bus drivers (transit and intercity) the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $37,520 a year (−36% vs. national).
Where do most bus drivers (transit and intercity) work?
California has the most jobs, about 24,380, with a median of $67,130.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.