Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,670 -17% vs national
Median hourly $22.92
10th percentile $37,590
90th percentile $48,410
Employed locally 60
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,590
    25th
    $47,670
    50th (median)
    $47,670
    75th
    $47,670
    90th
    $48,410

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,050
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,960
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$41,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,150
    Light Truck Drivers$41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Northern Indiana is $22.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.28 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Northern Indiana is 17% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $37,590 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,670.