Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $56,560 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.19
10th percentile $48,880
90th percentile $60,600
Employed locally 170
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,880
    25th
    $48,880
    50th (median)
    $56,560
    75th
    $60,600
    90th
    $60,600

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 62% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 38% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,220
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,090
    Light Truck Drivers $46,760
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Burlington, VT is $27.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Burlington, VT is 1.5% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $48,880 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,880.