Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Lawton, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawton, OK

Median annual salary $36,960 -35.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.77
10th percentile $36,630
90th percentile $37,100
Employed locally 90
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,630
    25th
    $36,630
    50th (median)
    $36,960
    75th
    $36,970
    90th
    $37,100

    Lawton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,060 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 63% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 37% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $60,160
    Oklahoma City, OK $51,400
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $51,190
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $45,990
    Oklahoma $43,660
    Tulsa, OK $43,660

    Related occupations in Lawton, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,910
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $32,500
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,810
    Light Truck Drivers $35,010
    Driver/Sales Workers $21,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $49,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Lawton, OK is $17.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Lawton, OK is 35.7% 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 Lawton?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $36,630 per year in Lawton, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,630.