Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $63,920 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.73
10th percentile $40,290
90th percentile $68,330
Employed locally 500
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,290
    25th
    $47,110
    50th (median)
    $63,920
    75th
    $63,920
    90th
    $68,330

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 76% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 24% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,040
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $60,160
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,690
    Evansville, IN $49,430
    Pennsylvania $48,010

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,970
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,520
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,960
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,140
    Light Truck Drivers$40,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Richmond, VA is $30.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Richmond, VA is 11.3% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $40,290 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,110.