Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Central Missouri

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

Median annual salary $28,590 -50.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.74
10th percentile $28,000
90th percentile $47,910
Employed locally 50
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,000
    25th
    $28,370
    50th (median)
    $28,590
    75th
    $38,360
    90th
    $47,910

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,170
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,050
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,980
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,800
    Light Truck Drivers $41,310
    Bus Drivers, School $43,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Central Missouri is $13.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Central Missouri is 50.2% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $28,000 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,370.