Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in East South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,590 -34.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.07
10th percentile $28,350
90th percentile $43,280
Employed locally 120
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,350
    25th
    $34,480
    50th (median)
    $37,590
    75th
    $40,470
    90th
    $43,280

    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

    Related occupations in East South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,040
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,590
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,560
    Light Truck Drivers $44,400
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,640
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $29,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in East South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in East South Dakota is $18.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.65 or more per hour.

    Is East South Dakota above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in East South Dakota is 34.6% 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 East South Dakota?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $28,350 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,480.