Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $43,660 -24% vs national
Median hourly $20.99
10th percentile $30,430
90th percentile $44,530
Employed locally 30
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,430
    25th
    $35,110
    50th (median)
    $43,660
    75th
    $44,530
    90th
    $44,530

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 77% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 23% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130
    Salinas, CA $69,560
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $67,000
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,040
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,930
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $63,770

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,810
    Stockers and Order Fillers$32,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,560
    Light Truck Drivers$35,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,960
    Bus Drivers, School$16,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Dothan, AL is $20.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Dothan, AL is 24% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $30,430 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,110.