SOC 53-3052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity — Idaho
Idaho · 1 metro areas compared
In Idaho the median wage is $49,000.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Idaho the median wage is $49,000. That is 17.0% lower than the national median of $59,050. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $44,500 and $55,440. The lowest tenth earn under $39,460, while the highest tenth earn more than $62,530.
Employment stands at 520, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Idaho ranks 30th by median wage. Boise City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $53,050. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 394th of 617 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,460 | −33.2% |
| 25th | $44,500 | −24.6% |
| Median (50th) | $49,000 | −17.0% |
| 75th | $55,440 | −6.1% |
| 90th | $62,530 | +5.9% |
| Mean | $49,420 | −16.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $53,050 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $49,000 goes as far as $51,309 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,309US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,000 a year, 17.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,460 to $62,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 520 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 30th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $53,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $49,000, or $23.56 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 Idaho is 17.0% lower. 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 Idaho earns more than $62,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,460 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 Boise City, at $53,050 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 520 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. 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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