Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,320 or more. The middle half of bus drivers, transit and intercity in Washington earn between $55,260 and $81,480.
- $50K10th
- $55K25th
- $65KMedian
- $81K75th
- $92K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,880 | $5,740 | $33.12 |
| Median | $65,220 | $5,435 | $31.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,260 | $4,605 | $26.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,480 | $6,790 | $39.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Washington earn 23% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($55,890) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($60,280). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $59,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $68,880 | $65,220 | $50,360 | $92,320 | 4,070 |
| Washington, D.C. | $55,890 | $55,580 | $50,070 | $58,390 | 150 |
| United States | $60,280 | $59,050 | $40,030 | $84,700 | 159,240 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $68,880, a single filer in Washington takes home about $54,256 a year, or $4,521 a month and $2,087 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $55,021 | $4,585 |
| Working in DC | $54,256 | $4,521 |
| Working in MD | $54,227 | $4,519 |
| Working in VA | $54,141 | $4,512 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for bus drivers, transit and intercity? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $68,880 buys what about $63,260 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 8.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$45,590
- Baltimore, MD$63,750
- Charlottesville, VA$45,980
- York, PA$48,410
- Richmond, VA$55,820
- Harrisburg, PA$53,540
Highest-paying cities for bus drivers, transit and intercity
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($79,800).
- Seattle, WA$79,800
- San Francisco, CA$76,190
- Boston, MA$73,820
- New York, NY$73,350
- Portland, OR$71,070
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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Washington: questions
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make an hour in Washington?
$33.12 an hour on average, and $31.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bus drivers, transit and intercity take-home pay in Washington?
About $54,256 a year ($4,521 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,880.
Do bus drivers, transit and intercity earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% more than the U.S. average for this job ($60,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3052; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.27, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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