Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in North Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,030 -49.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.96
10th percentile $27,080
90th percentile $36,790
Employed locally 60
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,080
    25th
    $29,030
    50th (median)
    $29,030
    75th
    $29,030
    90th
    $36,790

    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 North Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54,080
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,040
    Light Truck Drivers$36,690
    Bus Drivers, School$40,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in North Arkansas is $13.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in North Arkansas is 49.5% 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 North Arkansas?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $27,080 per year in North Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,030.