Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,480 or more. The middle half of bus drivers, transit and intercity in Minneapolis earn between $47,930 and $59,370.
- $46K10th
- $48K25th
- $57KMedian
- $59K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,180 | $4,598 | $26.53 |
| Median | $57,050 | $4,754 | $27.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,930 | $3,994 | $23.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,370 | $4,948 | $28.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Minneapolis earn 4% more than the Minnesota average ($53,210) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($60,280). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $59,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $55,180 | $57,050 | $46,010 | $62,480 | 1,500 |
| Minnesota | $53,210 | $50,200 | $43,430 | $62,480 | 2,610 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $55,180, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $44,288 a year, or $3,691 a month and $1,703 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $44,685 | $3,724 |
| Working in MN | $44,288 | $3,691 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for bus drivers, transit and intercity? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $55,180 buys what about $52,642 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 2 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Minneapolis$55,180
- Mankato$46,060
All Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries in Minnesota
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make an hour in Minneapolis?
$26.53 an hour on average, and $27.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bus drivers, transit and intercity take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $44,288 a year ($3,691 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,180. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do bus drivers, transit and intercity earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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