Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $31,870 -44.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.32
10th percentile $30,840
90th percentile $44,730
Employed locally 50
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,840
    25th
    $30,840
    50th (median)
    $31,870
    75th
    $36,990
    90th
    $44,730

    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 Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,870
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,430
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,220
    Light Truck Drivers $39,950
    Bus Drivers, School $38,480
    Driver/Sales Workers $35,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Arizona is $15.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Arizona is 44.5% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $30,840 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,840.