Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $38,050 -33.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.29
10th percentile $32,600
90th percentile $45,780
Employed locally 280
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,600
    25th
    $35,770
    50th (median)
    $38,050
    75th
    $45,410
    90th
    $45,780

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 55% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 45% 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 Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,750
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,310
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,100
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,270
    Light Truck Drivers $39,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Birmingham, AL is $18.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Birmingham, AL is 33.8% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $32,600 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,770.