Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $48,190 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.17
10th percentile $38,760
90th percentile $51,390
Employed locally 850
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,760
    25th
    $39,880
    50th (median)
    $48,190
    75th
    $51,390
    90th
    $51,390

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 64% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 36% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $65,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,890
    Missoula, MT $55,560
    Missouri $54,090
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,020
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $52,900

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,380
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,790
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,830
    Light Truck Drivers$41,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Detroit, MI is $23.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Detroit, MI is 16.1% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $38,760 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,880.