SOC 53-3052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity — Northeast Oklahoma
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Northeast Oklahoma, OK is $47,940 a year, trailing the national median of $59,050 by 18.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Northeast Oklahoma, OK is $47,940 a year, trailing the national median of $59,050 by 18.8%. Half of workers earn between $47,940 and $56,780. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,380 and the ninetieth at $58,490.
Oklahoma City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $57,400. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 157th of 352 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,380 | −36.7% |
| 25th | $47,940 | −18.8% |
| Median (50th) | $47,940 | −18.8% |
| 75th | $56,780 | −3.8% |
| 90th | $58,490 | −0.9% |
| Mean | $49,230 | −16.6% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $57,400 | 670 | |
| 2 | Tulsa | $49,440 | 370 | |
| 3 | Lawton | $37,640 | 120 | |
| 4 | Enid | $22,520 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeast Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $47,940 goes as far as $54,601 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,601US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,940 a year, 18.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,380 to $58,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $57,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Northeast Oklahoma, OK?
The median annual wage is $47,940, or $23.05 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 Northeast Oklahoma, OK is 18.8% 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 Northeast Oklahoma, OK earns more than $58,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,380 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 Oklahoma City, at $57,400 per year.
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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