Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • North Carolina
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in North Carolina earn a median salary of $37,445 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -34.8% vs the national median of $57,440. An estimated 2,180 bus drivers, transit and intercity are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $27,320 to $44,720 depending on location.
$37,445
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$44,720
Highest paying metro
$27,320
Lowest paying metro
2,180
Employed in North Carolina
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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
inBus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | $44,720 | $44,220 | $46,180 | 410 |
| Winston, NC | $42,450 | $37,320 | $44,250 | 140 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $41,790 | $40,670 | $43,630 | 810 |
| Raleigh, NC | $40,750 | $39,600 | $44,600 | 180 |
| Greensboro, NC | $39,120 | $38,250 | $42,060 | 160 |
| Wilmington, NC | $36,170 | $31,320 | $36,170 | 80 |
| Burlington, NC | $35,600 | $33,550 | $37,210 | 60 |
| Central North Carolina | $35,320 | $31,200 | $35,460 | 70 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $34,990 | $29,530 | $44,680 | 30 |
| Western North Carolina | $33,670 | $28,500 | $39,160 | 180 |
| Greenville, NC | $27,320 | $27,320 | $38,030 | 60 |