Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $67,000 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.21
10th percentile $51,410
90th percentile $77,200
Employed locally 70
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,410
    25th
    $64,150
    50th (median)
    $67,000
    75th
    $67,050
    90th
    $77,200

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $50,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $79,750
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $81,200
    Commercial Pilots $97,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Alaska is $32.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.11 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Alaska is 16.6% above the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Alaska?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $51,410 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,150.