Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $30,930 -46.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.87
10th percentile $27,750
90th percentile $38,300
Employed locally 50
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,750
    25th
    $28,950
    50th (median)
    $30,930
    75th
    $32,050
    90th
    $38,300

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,670
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,970
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,990
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,510
    Driver/Sales Workers $32,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Northwest Nebraska is $14.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Northwest Nebraska is 46.2% 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 Northwest Nebraska?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $27,750 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,950.