Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $42,800 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.58
10th percentile $39,640
90th percentile $54,080
Employed locally 2,170
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,640
    25th
    $42,790
    50th (median)
    $42,800
    75th
    $54,080
    90th
    $54,080

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 58% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 42% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $60,700
    Reno, NV $47,090
    Jacksonville, FL $47,000
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $38,640
    Greenville, NC $27,320

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,460
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,340
    Light Truck Drivers $42,130
    Flight Attendants $39,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Las Vegas, NV is $20.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Las Vegas, NV is 25.5% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $39,640 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,790.