Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $54,100 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.01
10th percentile $37,330
90th percentile $67,170
Employed locally 270
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,330
    25th
    $42,790
    50th (median)
    $54,100
    75th
    $62,450
    90th
    $67,170

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 65% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 35% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $65,160
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $63,820
    Napa, CA $59,560
    Pittsburgh, PA $58,650
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,890
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $54,140

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,610
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,010
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,110
    Light Truck Drivers $41,370
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Allentown, PA-NJ is $26.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 5.8% below 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 Allentown?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $37,330 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,790.