Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $36,920 -35.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.75
10th percentile $36,590
90th percentile $47,690
Employed locally 90
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,590
    25th
    $36,590
    50th (median)
    $36,920
    75th
    $44,310
    90th
    $47,690

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 47% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 53% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,700
    Maryland $69,440
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $67,000
    Ann Arbor, MI $65,370
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,040
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,930

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,040
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,690
    Light Truck Drivers $39,810
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Fayetteville, AR is $17.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Fayetteville, AR is 35.7% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $36,590 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,590.