Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $41,190 -28.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.80
10th percentile $38,220
90th percentile $47,590
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,220
    25th
    $38,700
    50th (median)
    $41,190
    75th
    $44,530
    90th
    $47,590

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 51% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 49% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $47,240

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,990
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,610
    Light Truck Drivers $43,730
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,620
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,600
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $34,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $19.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 28.3% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $38,220 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,700.