Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Northern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $44,200 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.25
10th percentile $36,330
90th percentile $46,580
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,330
    25th
    $38,760
    50th (median)
    $44,200
    75th
    $46,580
    90th
    $46,580

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,730
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,620
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,380
    Light Truck Drivers $39,210
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,190
    Bus Drivers, School $42,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Northern Michigan is $21.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Northern Michigan is 23.1% 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 Michigan?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $36,330 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,760.