Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Mid Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,390 -33.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.46
10th percentile $35,590
90th percentile $47,130
Employed locally 320
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,590
    25th
    $37,510
    50th (median)
    $38,390
    75th
    $45,360
    90th
    $47,130

    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 Mid Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,240
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,050
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,120
    Light Truck Drivers $37,750
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,880
    Bus Drivers, School $44,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Mid Michigan is $18.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Mid Michigan is 33.2% 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 Mid Michigan?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $35,590 per year in Mid Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,510.