Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $43,660 -24% vs national
Median hourly $20.99
10th percentile $41,180
90th percentile $51,190
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,180
    25th
    $41,180
    50th (median)
    $43,660
    75th
    $46,470
    90th
    $51,190

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 64% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 36% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $60,160
    Oklahoma City, OK $51,400
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $51,190
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $45,990
    Oklahoma $43,660
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $43,630

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,490
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,230
    Light Truck Drivers $38,640
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Tulsa, OK is $20.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Tulsa, OK is 24% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $41,180 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,180.