Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $50,950 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.50
10th percentile $38,690
90th percentile $75,790
Employed locally 180
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,690
    25th
    $46,880
    50th (median)
    $50,950
    75th
    $62,650
    90th
    $75,790

    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 Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,080
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,250
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,190
    Light Truck Drivers$46,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,550
    Driver/Sales Workers$39,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Southwest Colorado is $24.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Southwest Colorado is 11.3% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $38,690 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,880.