Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,380 -50.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.64
10th percentile $28,150
90th percentile $37,540
Employed locally 70
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,150
    25th
    $28,310
    50th (median)
    $28,380
    75th
    $28,430
    90th
    $37,540

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,630
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,760
    Light Truck Drivers $36,620
    Bus Drivers, School $44,710
    Driver/Sales Workers $37,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Southeast Missouri is $13.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Southeast Missouri is 50.6% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $28,150 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,310.