Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $44,510 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.40
10th percentile $32,930
90th percentile $57,370
Employed locally 80
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,930
    25th
    $44,510
    50th (median)
    $44,510
    75th
    $57,370
    90th
    $57,370

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 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
    Washington $70,360
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $69,990
    Illinois $69,950
    Salinas, CA $69,560
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $65,780
    Springfield, MA $65,770

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,580
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61,990
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$33,990
    Light Truck Drivers$45,240
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Michigan City, IN is $21.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Michigan City, IN is 22.5% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $32,930 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,510.