Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $81,400 +41.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.13
10th percentile $59,670
90th percentile $86,620
Employed locally 4,520
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,670
    25th
    $64,380
    50th (median)
    $81,400
    75th
    $86,620
    90th
    $86,620

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 72% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    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
    Columbus, OH $72,480

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,700
    Washington $70,360
    Hawaii $69,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,040

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $47,660
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $69,290
    Light Truck Drivers $48,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,170
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $52,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Seattle, WA is $39.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Seattle, WA is 41.7% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $59,670 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,380.