SOC 53-3052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity — Southeast-Central Idaho
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Southeast-Central Idaho, ID is $49,000 a year, trailing the national median of $59,050 by 17.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Southeast-Central Idaho, ID is $49,000 a year, trailing the national median of $59,050 by 17.0%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $44,580 and $49,010. The lowest tenth earn under $39,730, while the highest tenth earn more than $59,880.
Within the state, Boise City records the highest median at $53,050. Of the 306 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 168th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,730 | −32.7% |
| 25th | $44,580 | −24.5% |
| Median (50th) | $49,000 | −17.0% |
| 75th | $49,010 | −17.0% |
| 90th | $59,880 | +1.4% |
| Mean | $49,070 | −16.9% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $53,050 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southeast-Central 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 $39,730 to $59,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- 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 Southeast-Central Idaho, ID?
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 Southeast-Central Idaho, ID 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 Southeast-Central Idaho, ID earns more than $59,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,730 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.
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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