Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Pennsylvania

$27,434 $89,032
10th pct Median: $51,763 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$27,434
25th Percentile$37,269
50th (Median)$51,763
75th Percentile$71,433
90th (Top Earners)$89,032
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Pennsylvania median salary of $51,763 for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity has the purchasing power of approximately $50,898 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Pennsylvania's higher cost of living (COL index: 101.7) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make in Pennsylvania?
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Pennsylvania earn a median annual salary of $51,763 per year ($24.89/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $51,250.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity?
Pennsylvania pays above the national average for bus drivers, transit and intercity, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Pennsylvania is near the national average (COL index: 101.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Pennsylvania?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 101.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $51,763 salary in Pennsylvania has the purchasing power of approximately $50,898 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Pennsylvania reduce real purchasing power.
How does Pennsylvania compare to neighboring states for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Pennsylvania

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $335,522
2 Radiologists $313,019
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $309,282
4 Neurologists $298,556
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $274,599
6 Psychiatrists $252,296
7 Physicians, Pathologists $246,359
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $245,773
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Pennsylvania

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the transportation sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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