Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $52,240 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.11
10th percentile $35,800
90th percentile $67,410
Employed locally 270
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,800
    25th
    $40,340
    50th (median)
    $52,240
    75th
    $64,100
    90th
    $67,410

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 82% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 18% 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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $65,160
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $63,820
    Napa, CA $59,560
    Pittsburgh, PA $58,650
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,890
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $54,140

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,860
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,260
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,410
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,440
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,240
    Light Truck Drivers $42,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Scranton, PA is $25.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Scranton, PA is 9.1% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $35,800 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,340.