Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $63,010 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.29
10th percentile $50,450
90th percentile $63,010
Employed locally 380
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,450
    25th
    $60,270
    50th (median)
    $63,010
    75th
    $63,010
    90th
    $63,010

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 72% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 28% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130
    Columbus, OH $72,480
    Boulder, CO $65,040

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,740
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,180
    Driver/Sales Workers$33,310
    Light Truck Drivers$43,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Colorado Springs, CO is $30.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 9.7% above 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $50,450 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,270.