Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Western Washington

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

Median annual salary $54,610 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.26
10th percentile $46,580
90th percentile $63,910
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,580
    25th
    $46,590
    50th (median)
    $54,610
    75th
    $60,770
    90th
    $63,910

    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 Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $41,180
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,720
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,370
    Light Truck Drivers $45,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Western Washington is $26.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Western Washington is 4.9% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $46,580 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,590.