Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $30,100 -47.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.47
10th percentile $25,480
90th percentile $42,890
Employed locally 60
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,480
    25th
    $25,480
    50th (median)
    $30,100
    75th
    $35,120
    90th
    $42,890

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 51% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 49% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130
    Salinas, CA $69,560
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $67,000
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,040
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,930
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $63,770

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$32,810
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$33,430
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,320
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$41,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,910
    Light Truck Drivers$38,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Auburn, AL is $14.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Auburn, AL is 47.6% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $25,480 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,480.