Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $38,580 -32.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.55
10th percentile $30,700
90th percentile $50,940
Employed locally 110
National median $57,440

Compare Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Charleston, SC stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
in
Charleston, SC
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,700
    25th
    $32,040
    50th (median)
    $38,580
    75th
    $45,390
    90th
    $50,940

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 47% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 53% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $52,240
    Wisconsin $51,100
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,570
    Columbia, SC $45,210
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $44,780

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,060
    Light Truck Drivers $40,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Charleston, SC is $18.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Charleston, SC is 32.8% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $30,700 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,040.