Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $55,810 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.83
10th percentile $45,950
90th percentile $70,080
Employed locally 1,780
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,950
    25th
    $48,240
    50th (median)
    $55,810
    75th
    $60,020
    90th
    $70,080

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 66% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 34% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $57,580
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $40,720
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $38,420

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,630
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,820
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,220
    Light Truck Drivers $49,780
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Phoenix, AZ is $26.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Phoenix, AZ is 2.8% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $45,950 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,240.