Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $39,150 -31.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.82
10th percentile $33,920
90th percentile $44,140
Employed locally 60
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,920
    25th
    $39,150
    50th (median)
    $39,150
    75th
    $39,150
    90th
    $44,140

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 54% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 46% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $70,700
    Richmond, VA $63,920
    Kansas City, MO-KS $63,340
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $60,380

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,820
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,700
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,800
    Light Truck Drivers $40,100
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,380
    Bus Drivers, School $38,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Jefferson City, MO is $18.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Jefferson City, MO is 31.8% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $33,920 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,150.