Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $36,170 -37% vs national
Median hourly $17.39
10th percentile $23,560
90th percentile $37,470
Employed locally 80
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,560
    25th
    $31,320
    50th (median)
    $36,170
    75th
    $36,170
    90th
    $37,470

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 49% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 51% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Anchorage, AK $62,300
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $57,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $57,130
    Lincoln, NE $56,960

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,670
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,260
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,430
    Light Truck Drivers $37,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,160
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $30,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Wilmington, NC is $17.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Wilmington, NC is 37% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $23,560 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,320.