SOC 53-3052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity — Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Ann Arbor, MI is $65,370 per year, 10.7% above the national median of $59,050.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Ann Arbor, MI is $65,370 per year, 10.7% above the national median of $59,050. Half of workers earn between $59,770 and $65,370. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,790 and the ninetieth at $65,370.
The area has 280 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Grand Rapids records the highest median at $50,900. Of the 434 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 204th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,790 | −34.3% |
| 25th | $59,770 | +1.2% |
| Median (50th) | $65,370 | +10.7% |
| 75th | $65,370 | +10.7% |
| 90th | $65,370 | +10.7% |
| Mean | $60,760 | +2.9% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Rapids | $50,900 | 510 | |
| 2 | Flint | $47,660 | 260 | |
| 3 | Detroit | $47,460 | 980 | |
| 4 | Midland | $47,050 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ann Arbor run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $65,370 goes as far as $67,952 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$65,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,952US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,370 a year, 10.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,790 to $65,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Rapids, at $50,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Ann Arbor, MI?
The median annual wage is $65,370, or $31.43 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,050, so pay in Ann Arbor, MI is 10.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Ann Arbor, MI earns more than $65,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,790 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Grand Rapids, at $50,900 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 280 jobs in this occupation in Ann Arbor, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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