Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$57,440
↑ 33.5% since 2019
Median Salary Over Time
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 33.5% since 2019 ($43,030 → $57,440)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $60,170
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 6.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +15%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,440 | -4.5% |
| 2023 | $60,170 | +18.2% |
| 2022 | $50,890 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | $48,620 | +5.9% |
| 2020 | $45,900 | +6.7% |
| 2019 | $43,030 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.