Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,480 or more. The middle half of bus drivers, transit and intercity in Raleigh earn between $44,520 and $59,480.
- $39K10th
- $45K25th
- $47KMedian
- $59K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,670 | $4,139 | $23.88 |
| Median | $46,800 | $3,900 | $22.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,520 | $3,710 | $21.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,480 | $4,957 | $28.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Raleigh earn 11% more than the North Carolina average ($44,670) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($60,280). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $59,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $49,670 | $46,800 | $38,670 | $59,480 | 410 |
| North Carolina | $44,670 | $44,060 | $35,610 | $57,330 | 2,900 |
| 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 Raleigh
On the average salary of $49,670, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $40,617 a year, or $3,385 a month and $1,562 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for bus drivers, transit and intercity? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $49,670 buys what about $50,603 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 8.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 1st of 4 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Raleigh$49,670
- Durham$47,930
- Greensboro$44,380
- Charlotte$44,100
All Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries in North Carolina
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 Raleigh: questions
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make an hour in Raleigh?
$23.88 an hour on average, and $22.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bus drivers, transit and intercity take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $40,617 a year ($3,385 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,670.
Do bus drivers, transit and intercity earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). 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 0.54, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.54).
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