Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $47,260 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.72
10th percentile $39,050
90th percentile $56,190
Employed locally 70
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,050
    25th
    $41,200
    50th (median)
    $47,260
    75th
    $50,160
    90th
    $56,190

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 52% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 48% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130
    Columbus, OH $72,480
    Boulder, CO $65,040

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$40,830
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,330
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,350
    Driver/Sales Workers$47,650
    Light Truck Drivers$44,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Fort Collins, CO is $22.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Fort Collins, CO is 17.7% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $39,050 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,200.