Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay range in Monroe
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,440 or more. The middle half of bus drivers, transit and intercity in Monroe earn between $36,950 and $48,890.
- $34K10th
- $37K25th
- $37KMedian
- $49K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,840 | $3,570 | $20.60 |
| Median | $36,950 | $3,079 | $17.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,950 | $3,079 | $17.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,890 | $4,074 | $23.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Monroe vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Monroe earn 10% less than the Louisiana average ($47,740) and 29% less than the U.S. average ($60,280). At the median the gap is -37% against the U.S. median of $59,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $42,840 | $36,950 | $34,370 | $63,440 | 210 |
| Louisiana | $47,740 | $48,860 | $33,360 | $64,660 | 1,490 |
| 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 Monroe
On the average salary of $42,840, a single filer in Monroe takes home about $35,703 a year, or $2,975 a month and $1,373 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Monroe a good place for bus drivers, transit and intercity? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Monroe area are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 83.6), so the average $42,840 buys what about $51,246 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Monroe ($38,150). A typical home costs $168,606, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other Louisiana cities
Monroe ranks 2nd of 2 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($51,910).
- New Orleans$51,910
- Monroe$42,840
All Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries in Louisiana
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 Monroe: questions
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make an hour in Monroe?
$20.60 an hour on average, and $17.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bus drivers, transit and intercity take-home pay in Monroe?
About $35,703 a year ($2,975 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,840.
Do bus drivers, transit and intercity earn more in Monroe than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% less 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 Monroe, LA (33740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 2.31, this job is 2.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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