Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $49,670 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.88
10th percentile $38,200
90th percentile $49,670
Employed locally 350
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,200
    25th
    $47,640
    50th (median)
    $49,670
    75th
    $49,670
    90th
    $49,670

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 62% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 38% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $65,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,890
    Missoula, MT $55,560
    Missouri $54,090
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,020
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $52,900

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,270
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,540
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54,910
    Light Truck Drivers$41,870
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,360
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Grand Rapids, MI is $23.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 13.5% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $38,200 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,640.