Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $38,510 -33% vs national
Median hourly $18.51
10th percentile $35,700
90th percentile $61,090
Employed locally 160
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,700
    25th
    $37,630
    50th (median)
    $38,510
    75th
    $47,430
    90th
    $61,090

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 57% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 43% 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
    Richmond, VA $63,920
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $60,160
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,690
    Evansville, IN $49,430

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,950
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,480
    Light Truck Drivers $35,520
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Roanoke, VA is $18.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Roanoke, VA is 33% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $35,700 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,630.