Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in North Dakota

Bus drivers, transit and intercity in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $51,780 a year) and the least in Bismarck ($45,920), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bus drivers, transit and intercity average at $49,700 and the median at $48,890 for 250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,280.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$51,780
Bismarck$45,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$51,780	$48,890	$48,890	$43,785	91
Bismarck	$45,920	$45,130	$39,040	$39,077	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 North Dakota

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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