Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $65,040 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.27
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $65,040
Employed locally 150
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $53,590
    50th (median)
    $65,040
    75th
    $65,040
    90th
    $65,040

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 63% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 37% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130
    Columbus, OH $72,480
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $63,840

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,770
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,820
    Driver/Sales Workers $44,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,810
    Light Truck Drivers $48,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Boulder, CO is $31.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Boulder, CO is 13.2% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,590.