Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $65,370 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.43
10th percentile $38,790
90th percentile $65,370
Employed locally 280
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,790
    25th
    $59,770
    50th (median)
    $65,370
    75th
    $65,370
    90th
    $65,370

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 75% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 25% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,890
    Missoula, MT $55,560
    Missouri $54,090
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,020
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $52,900
    Minnesota $52,290

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,510
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,190
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,470
    Light Truck Drivers$42,890
    Commercial Pilots$104,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Ann Arbor, MI is $31.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 13.8% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $38,790 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,770.