Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $47,090 -18% vs national
Median hourly $22.64
10th percentile $44,220
90th percentile $60,590
Employed locally 290
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,220
    25th
    $44,220
    50th (median)
    $47,090
    75th
    $55,890
    90th
    $60,590

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 56% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 44% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $60,700
    Jacksonville, FL $47,000
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $42,800
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $38,640
    Greenville, NC $27,320

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,090
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,530
    Light Truck Drivers $43,360
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,530
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $39,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Reno, NV is $22.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Reno, NV is 18% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $44,220 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,220.