Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $35,630 -38% vs national
Median hourly $17.13
10th percentile $30,820
90th percentile $45,500
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,820
    25th
    $31,220
    50th (median)
    $35,630
    75th
    $35,630
    90th
    $45,500

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,970
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,990
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,180
    Bus Drivers, School$48,860
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$39,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Southwest Virginia is $17.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Southwest Virginia is 38% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $30,820 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,220.