Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Nevada

Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Nevada earn the most in Las Vegas (average $70,100 a year) and the least in Reno ($57,250), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bus drivers, transit and intercity average at $68,100 and the median at $61,700 for 2,540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,280.

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

Las Vegas$70,100
Reno$57,250

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Las Vegas	$70,100	$90,460	$44,250	$58,145	100
Reno	$57,250	$48,080	$44,720	$48,180	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. 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 Nevada

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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