Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,190 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.17
10th percentile $37,780
90th percentile $59,750
Employed locally 70
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,780
    25th
    $39,070
    50th (median)
    $48,190
    75th
    $59,720
    90th
    $59,750

    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 Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,140
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,990
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,580
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,340
    Bus Drivers, School $49,240
    Light Truck Drivers $39,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Central Indiana is $23.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Central Indiana is 16.1% 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 Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $37,780 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,070.