Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $44,320 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.31
10th percentile $36,730
90th percentile $49,080
Employed locally 60
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,730
    25th
    $39,220
    50th (median)
    $44,320
    75th
    $47,520
    90th
    $49,080

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 53% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 47% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Maryland $69,440
    Portland-South Portland, ME $65,310
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,040
    Richmond, VA $63,920

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers$40,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,970
    Light Truck Drivers$48,110
    Bus Drivers, School$46,590
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Bismarck, ND is $21.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Bismarck, ND is 22.8% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $36,730 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,220.