SOC 53-3052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity — Missouri
Missouri · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Missouri is $60,660 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 Missouri is $60,660 per year, close to the national median of $59,050 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $39,030 at the tenth percentile to more than $67,040 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,870 to $61,140.
Employment stands at 1,860, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Missouri ranks 14th by median wage. 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 323rd of 733 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,030 | −33.9% |
| 25th | $46,870 | −20.6% |
| Median (50th) | $60,660 | +2.7% |
| 75th | $61,140 | +3.5% |
| 90th | $67,040 | +13.5% |
| Mean | $54,810 | −7.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis | $61,080 | 1,110 | |
| 2 | Kansas City | $59,360 | 680 | |
| 3 | Jefferson City | $43,980 | 50 | |
| 4 | Springfield | $39,600 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Missouri run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $60,660 goes as far as $66,806 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,806US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,660 a year, 2.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,030 to $67,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,860 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 14th of 51 states for 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 Missouri?
The median annual wage is $60,660, or $29.16 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 Missouri is 2.7% 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 Missouri 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 $39,030 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 1,860 jobs in this occupation in Missouri. 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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