Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,990 -39.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.82
10th percentile $22,980
90th percentile $47,440
Employed locally 30
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,980
    25th
    $29,530
    50th (median)
    $34,990
    75th
    $44,680
    90th
    $47,440

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,270
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,180
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,130
    Light Truck Drivers $36,450
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $37,640
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Eastern North Carolina is $16.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.12 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Eastern North Carolina is 39.1% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $22,980 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,530.