The salary statistics and trend of transit and intercity bus drivers in the industry of urban transit systems are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare transit and intercity bus driver salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $25,330 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $30,990 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $38,400 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $47,550 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $56,470 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for transit and intercity bus drivers in the industry of urban transit systems. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) transit and intercity bus drivers is $56,470. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $38,400. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent transit and intercity bus drivers is $25,330.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of transit and intercity bus drivers in the industry of Urban Transit Systems from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $38,400 | 2.86% | 13.10% |
| 2016 | $37,300 | 5.25% | - |
| 2015 | $35,340 | 0.54% | - |
| 2014 | $35,150 | 3.53% | - |
| 2013 | $33,910 | 1.59% | - |
| 2012 | $33,370 | - | - |
The average salaries of transit and intercity bus drivers in 20 industries within the transportation and warehousing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of transit and intercity bus drivers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.