Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) Salary in Rhode Island
Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) in Rhode Island earn a median of $48,610 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,610
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($59,050)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,550; the top 10% earn over $64,600. Nationally the range is $40,030 to $84,700.
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Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) pay in Rhode Island
How much do bus drivers (transit and intercity) make in Rhode Island?
The median is $48,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,550 and the top 10% earn over $64,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for bus drivers (transit and intercity)?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−18% vs. the national median of $59,050). Living costs are not included.