Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,670 -41.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.19
10th percentile $27,920
90th percentile $39,160
Employed locally 180
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,920
    25th
    $28,500
    50th (median)
    $33,670
    75th
    $39,160
    90th
    $39,160

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,930
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,550
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,510
    Light Truck Drivers $36,200
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,760
    Bus Drivers, School $34,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Western North Carolina is $16.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.30 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Western North Carolina is 41.4% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $27,920 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,500.