Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $51,770 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.89
10th percentile $46,770
90th percentile $60,370
Employed locally 810
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,770
    25th
    $46,840
    50th (median)
    $51,770
    75th
    $60,370
    90th
    $60,370

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 67% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 33% 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
    Washington $70,360
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $69,990
    Illinois $69,950
    Salinas, CA $69,560
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $65,780
    Springfield, MA $65,770

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,680
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,740
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61,750
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,840
    Light Truck Drivers$45,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Indianapolis, IN is $24.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Indianapolis, IN is 9.9% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $46,770 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,840.