Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $49,890 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.99
10th percentile $24,500
90th percentile $49,890
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,500
    25th
    $49,890
    50th (median)
    $49,890
    75th
    $49,890
    90th
    $49,890

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 73% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 27% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $63,340
    Joplin, MO-KS $59,740
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $48,500
    Jacksonville, FL $47,000
    Clarksville, TN-KY $46,190
    Wichita, KS $40,450

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,330
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,250
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,050
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,560
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,190
    Light Truck Drivers $39,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Topeka, KS is $23.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Topeka, KS is 13.1% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $24,500 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,890.