Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in South Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,300 -33.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.41
10th percentile $27,750
90th percentile $46,670
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,750
    25th
    $38,300
    50th (median)
    $38,300
    75th
    $38,510
    90th
    $46,670

    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

    Related occupations in South Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,420
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,720
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,630
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,650
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36,580
    Bus Drivers, School$46,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in South Nebraska is $18.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in South Nebraska is 33.3% 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 South Nebraska?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $27,750 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,300.