Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $48,000 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.08
10th percentile $37,300
90th percentile $63,510
Employed locally 880
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,300
    25th
    $47,990
    50th (median)
    $48,000
    75th
    $63,510
    90th
    $63,510

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 77% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 23% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $70,700
    Maryland $69,440
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $67,000
    Portland-South Portland, ME $65,310

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,250
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,850
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,000
    Light Truck Drivers $40,570
    Sailors and Marine Oilers $39,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in New Orleans, LA is $23.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in New Orleans, LA is 16.4% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $37,300 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,990.