Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $58,650 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.20
10th percentile $37,190
90th percentile $75,180
Employed locally 1,350
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,190
    25th
    $50,430
    50th (median)
    $58,650
    75th
    $75,180
    90th
    $75,180

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 79% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 21% 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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $65,160
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $63,820
    Napa, CA $59,560
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,890
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $54,140
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $54,100

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,850
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,340
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,040
    Light Truck Drivers$40,040
    Bus Drivers, School$45,130
    Driver/Sales Workers$27,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Pittsburgh, PA is $28.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 2.1% above 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $37,190 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,430.