SOC 53-3052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity — Kansas City
Kansas City, MO-KS · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Kansas City, MO is $59,360 per year, close to the national median of $59,050 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Kansas City, MO is $59,360 per year, close to the national median of $59,050 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $46,300 at the tenth percentile to more than $67,040 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,870 to $67,040.
Employment stands at 680, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. St. Louis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $61,080. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 307th of 613 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,300 | −21.6% |
| 25th | $46,870 | −20.6% |
| Median (50th) | $59,360 | +0.5% |
| 75th | $67,040 | +13.5% |
| 90th | $67,040 | +13.5% |
| Mean | $56,490 | −4.3% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis | $61,080 | 1,110 | |
| 2 | Jefferson City | $43,980 | 50 | |
| 3 | Springfield | $39,600 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kansas City run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $59,360 goes as far as $65,374 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,360as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,374US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,360 a year, 0.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,300 to $67,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 680 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is St. Louis, at $61,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Kansas City, MO?
The median annual wage is $59,360, or $28.54 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 Kansas City, MO is 0.5% 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 Kansas City, MO earns more than $67,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,300 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 St. Louis, at $61,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 680 jobs in this occupation in Kansas City, MO. 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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