Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Kansas

Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Kansas earn the most in Topeka (average $46,540 a year) and the least in Wichita ($43,010), across the 2 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bus drivers, transit and intercity average at $41,080 and the median at $41,340 for 430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,280.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity average salary by city in Kansas

Topeka$46,540
Wichita$43,010

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Topeka	$46,540	$50,800	$50,800	$37,778	89
Wichita	$43,010	$41,340	$41,340	$35,138	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other states

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary by city and state

More about pay in Kansas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3052.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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