Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Washington
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Washington earn an average of $73,650 a year. That is $13,370 (22%) more than the U.S. average of $60,280. The best-paying metro area is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $79,800.
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Average pay by state
Washington vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60,280 | $28.98 |
| Washington | $73,650 | $35.41 |
| Oregon | $66,860 | $32.14 |
| Idaho | $49,420 | $23.76 |
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Questions and answers
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make in Washington?
The average is $73,650 a year, and the median is $72,280. That is $13,370 (22%) more than the U.S. average of $60,280.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$35.41 an hour on average; the median is $34.75.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($79,800), followed by Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($71,070). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA ($63,830).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #2 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.