Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $51,400 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.71
10th percentile $34,760
90th percentile $63,750
Employed locally 500
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,760
    25th
    $42,880
    50th (median)
    $51,400
    75th
    $59,280
    90th
    $63,750

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 73% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 27% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $60,160
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $51,190
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $45,990
    Tulsa, OK $43,660
    Oklahoma $43,660
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $43,630

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,260
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,900
    Light Truck Drivers $38,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,990
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Oklahoma City, OK is $24.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.44 or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 10.5% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $34,760 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,880.