Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,820 -37.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.22
10th percentile $34,870
90th percentile $50,350
Employed locally 230
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,870
    25th
    $34,870
    50th (median)
    $35,820
    75th
    $43,950
    90th
    $50,350

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,840
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,610
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,290
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$55,320
    Bus Drivers, School$36,800
    Light Truck Drivers$33,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $17.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.05 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 37.6% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $34,870 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,870.