Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Bremerton, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Median annual salary $63,770 +11% vs national
Median hourly $30.66
10th percentile $54,110
90th percentile $75,660
Employed locally 220
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,110
    25th
    $59,250
    50th (median)
    $63,770
    75th
    $63,770
    90th
    $75,660

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 65% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 35% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,700
    Washington $70,360
    Hawaii $69,090

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,600
    Light Truck Drivers $46,200
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,520
    Bus Drivers, School $65,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Bremerton, WA is $30.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Bremerton, WA is 11% 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 Bremerton?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $54,110 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,250.