Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,000 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.56
10th percentile $39,730
90th percentile $59,880
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,730
    25th
    $44,580
    50th (median)
    $49,000
    75th
    $49,010
    90th
    $59,880

    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 Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,130
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,990
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,600
    Light Truck Drivers$38,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Southeast-Central Idaho is $23.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.79 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 14.7% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $39,730 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,580.