Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $45,400 -21% vs national
Median hourly $21.83
10th percentile $38,580
90th percentile $70,380
Employed locally 160
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,580
    25th
    $42,600
    50th (median)
    $45,400
    75th
    $56,410
    90th
    $70,380

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $42,340
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,300
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,100
    Light Truck Drivers $43,980
    Bus Drivers, School $46,760
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $41,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Northwest Minnesota is $21.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Northwest Minnesota is 21% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $38,580 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,600.