Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,200 -45.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.00
10th percentile $29,420
90th percentile $39,760
Employed locally 90
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,420
    25th
    $30,920
    50th (median)
    $31,200
    75th
    $36,210
    90th
    $39,760

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,260
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,660
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$41,020
    Light Truck Drivers$38,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Kansas is $15.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Kansas is 45.7% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $29,420 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,920.