Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Louisiana

Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Louisiana earn the most in New Orleans (average $51,910 a year) and the least in Monroe ($42,840), across the 2 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bus drivers, transit and intercity average at $47,740 and the median at $48,860 for 1,490 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,280.

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

New Orleans$51,910
Monroe$42,840

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New Orleans	$51,910	$48,860	$38,350	$42,719	93
Monroe	$42,840	$36,950	$36,950	$35,703	84

*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 Louisiana

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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