Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay range in Flint
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,660 or more. The middle half of bus drivers, transit and intercity in Flint earn between $41,030 and $47,660.
- $39K10th
- $41K25th
- $48KMedian
- $48K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,710 | $3,726 | $21.50 |
| Median | $47,660 | $3,972 | $22.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,030 | $3,419 | $19.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,660 | $3,972 | $22.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Flint vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Flint earn 9% less than the Michigan average ($49,340) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($60,280). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $59,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint | $44,710 | $47,660 | $38,680 | $47,660 | 260 |
| Michigan | $49,340 | $47,660 | $38,020 | $65,710 | 3,620 |
| United States | $60,280 | $59,050 | $40,030 | $84,700 | 159,240 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary after taxes in Flint
On the average salary of $44,710, a single filer in Flint takes home about $36,062 a year, or $3,005 a month and $1,387 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Flint's local income tax (1%).
Is Flint a good place for bus drivers, transit and intercity? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Flint area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.0), so the average $44,710 buys what about $48,058 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Flint ($45,880). A typical home costs $197,858, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other Michigan cities
Flint ranks 5th of 5 Michigan metro areas for this job; Ann Arbor pays the most ($60,760).
- Ann Arbor$60,760
- Midland$50,200
- Grand Rapids$48,550
- Detroit$46,890
- Flint$44,710
Highest-paying cities for bus drivers, transit and intercity
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($79,800).
- Seattle, WA$79,800
- San Francisco, CA$76,190
- Boston, MA$73,820
- New York, NY$73,350
- Portland, OR$71,070
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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Flint: questions
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make an hour in Flint?
$21.50 an hour on average, and $22.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Flint?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bus drivers, transit and intercity take-home pay in Flint?
About $36,062 a year ($3,005 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,710. Includes Flint's local income tax (1%).
Do bus drivers, transit and intercity earn more in Flint than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% less than the U.S. average for this job ($60,280).
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; area Flint, MI (22420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Flint's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.92, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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