Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Central North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $35,320 -38.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.98
10th percentile $30,410
90th percentile $40,030
Employed locally 70
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,410
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $35,320
    75th
    $35,460
    90th
    $40,030

    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 North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,220
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,860
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,820
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$39,870
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,040
    Light Truck Drivers$32,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Central North Carolina is $16.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Central North Carolina is 38.5% 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 Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $30,410 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.