Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $46,760 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.48
10th percentile $36,470
90th percentile $62,290
Employed locally 320
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,470
    25th
    $45,870
    50th (median)
    $46,760
    75th
    $58,970
    90th
    $62,290

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 57% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 43% 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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $65,160
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $63,820
    Napa, CA $59,560
    Pittsburgh, PA $58,650
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,890
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $54,140

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,970
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,370
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,430
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$39,200
    Light Truck Drivers$42,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in York, PA is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in York, PA is 18.6% 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 York?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $36,470 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,870.