Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Northeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,960 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.58
10th percentile $41,200
90th percentile $54,620
Employed locally 50
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,200
    25th
    $45,200
    50th (median)
    $46,960
    75th
    $47,120
    90th
    $54,620

    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 Northeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,840
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,080
    Light Truck Drivers $45,600
    Bus Drivers, School $48,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Northeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Northeast Minnesota is $22.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.26 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Minnesota above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Northeast Minnesota is 18.2% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $41,200 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,200.