Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $60,160 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.92
10th percentile $50,920
90th percentile $72,720
Employed locally 490
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,920
    25th
    $60,160
    50th (median)
    $60,160
    75th
    $72,720
    90th
    $72,720

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 83% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 17% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,700
    Washington $70,360
    Hawaii $69,090

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,760
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,190
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,320
    Light Truck Drivers $43,680
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Spokane, WA is $28.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Spokane, WA is 4.7% above 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $50,920 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,160.