Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,840 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.69
10th percentile $49,230
90th percentile $76,850
Employed locally 460
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,230
    25th
    $52,560
    50th (median)
    $63,840
    75th
    $72,170
    90th
    $76,850

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,770
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,210
    Light Truck Drivers $44,380
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $41,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Northwest Colorado is $30.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.63 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Northwest Colorado is 11.1% above 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $49,230 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,560.