Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $40,750 -29.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.59
10th percentile $34,360
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 180
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,360
    25th
    $39,600
    50th (median)
    $40,750
    75th
    $44,600
    90th
    $45,760

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 42% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 58% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Anchorage, AK $62,300
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $57,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $57,130
    Lincoln, NE $56,960

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,930
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,670
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,940
    Light Truck Drivers $39,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,610
    Bus Drivers, School $37,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Raleigh, NC is $19.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Raleigh, NC is 29.1% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $34,360 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,600.