Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Kahului, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kahului-Wailuku, HI

Median annual salary $59,390 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.55
10th percentile $33,170
90th percentile $61,490
Employed locally 150
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,170
    25th
    $37,240
    50th (median)
    $59,390
    75th
    $59,850
    90th
    $61,490

    Kahului economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,049 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Washington $70,360
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $69,990
    Urban Honolulu, HI $69,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,040
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $54,610

    Related occupations in Kahului, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,480
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,740
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $38,190
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Kahului, HI is $28.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Kahului, HI is 3.4% above 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 Kahului?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $33,170 per year in Kahului, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,240.