Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Southside Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,270 -38.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.96
10th percentile $33,660
90th percentile $35,530
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,660
    25th
    $35,270
    50th (median)
    $35,270
    75th
    $35,380
    90th
    $35,530

    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 Southside Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,290
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,370
    Bus Drivers, School$38,860
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,340
    Light Truck Drivers$36,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Southside Virginia is $16.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Southside Virginia is 38.6% 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 Southside Virginia?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $33,660 per year in Southside Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,270.