Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Hawaii

Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Hawaii earn the most in Honolulu (average $63,460 a year) and the least in Kahului ($56,890), across the 2 Hawaii metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bus drivers, transit and intercity average at $62,170 and the median at $68,500 for 2,190 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,280.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity average salary by city in Hawaii

Honolulu$63,460
Kahului$56,890

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Honolulu	$63,460	$68,500	$58,870	$50,151	111
Kahului	$56,890	$61,030	$52,680	$45,370	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Hawaii's top brackets above $125,000 follow Act 46 (2024). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other states

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary by city and state

More about pay in Hawaii

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.
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.

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