Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $57,130 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.47
10th percentile $45,680
90th percentile $62,870
Employed locally 310
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,680
    25th
    $47,230
    50th (median)
    $57,130
    75th
    $62,870
    90th
    $62,870

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 67% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 33% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $65,780
    Springfield, MA $65,770
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $64,330
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,040
    Richmond, VA $63,920
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $63,820

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,310
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,210
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,620
    Light Truck Drivers $45,240
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $33,500
    Bus Drivers, School $56,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Providence, RI-MA is $27.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Providence, RI-MA is 0.5% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $45,680 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,230.