Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $39,120 -31.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.81
10th percentile $37,160
90th percentile $46,640
Employed locally 160
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,160
    25th
    $38,250
    50th (median)
    $39,120
    75th
    $42,060
    90th
    $46,640

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Anchorage, AK $62,300
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $57,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $57,130
    Lincoln, NE $56,960

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,350
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,130
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,980
    Light Truck Drivers$39,020
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$40,040
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$32,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Greensboro, NC is $18.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Greensboro, NC is 31.9% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $37,160 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,250.