Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,150 -35.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.86
10th percentile $35,040
90th percentile $44,170
Employed locally 220
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,040
    25th
    $36,140
    50th (median)
    $37,150
    75th
    $40,320
    90th
    $44,170

    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 Northwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,140
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,260
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,560
    Light Truck Drivers $38,720
    Bus Drivers, School $44,730
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Northwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Northwestern Pennsylvania is $17.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.57 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania is 35.3% 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $35,040 per year in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,140.