Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $32,710 -43.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.72
10th percentile $19,830
90th percentile $44,170
Employed locally 30
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,830
    25th
    $23,870
    50th (median)
    $32,710
    75th
    $34,990
    90th
    $44,170

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,060
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,440
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,300
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,940
    Light Truck Drivers $36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Southwest Alabama is $15.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.23 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Southwest Alabama is 43.1% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $19,830 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,870.