Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $47,090 -18% vs national
Median hourly $22.64
10th percentile $29,730
90th percentile $55,020
Employed locally 260
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,730
    25th
    $41,440
    50th (median)
    $47,090
    75th
    $47,480
    90th
    $55,020

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 52% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 48% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,040
    Richmond, VA $63,920
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $60,160
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,690
    Evansville, IN $49,430

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,070
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,820
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,750
    Light Truck Drivers $43,890
    Bus Drivers, School $45,730
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $34,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Charlottesville, VA is $22.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Charlottesville, VA is 18% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $29,730 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,440.