Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $60,700 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.18
10th percentile $50,250
90th percentile $65,260
Employed locally 1,910
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,250
    25th
    $52,040
    50th (median)
    $60,700
    75th
    $65,220
    90th
    $65,260

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 59% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 41% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $41,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,700
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,880
    Light Truck Drivers $47,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,560
    Flight Attendants $61,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Denver, CO is $29.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Denver, CO is 5.7% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $50,250 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,040.