Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $44,720 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.50
10th percentile $39,980
90th percentile $58,520
Employed locally 410
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,980
    25th
    $44,220
    50th (median)
    $44,720
    75th
    $46,180
    90th
    $58,520

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 55% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 45% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Anchorage, AK $62,300
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $57,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $57,130
    Lincoln, NE $56,960

    Related occupations in Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,450
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,130
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,100
    Light Truck Drivers $40,470
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Durham, NC is $21.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Durham, NC is 22.1% 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $39,980 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,220.