Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $77,130 +34.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.08
10th percentile $47,370
90th percentile $77,130
Employed locally 1,890
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,370
    25th
    $53,980
    50th (median)
    $77,130
    75th
    $77,130
    90th
    $77,130

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 79% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 21% 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
    Columbus, OH $72,480

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,040
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,020
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $41,260

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,590
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,380
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,800
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,670
    Light Truck Drivers $45,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Baltimore, MD is $37.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Baltimore, MD is 34.3% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $47,370 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,980.