Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,950 or more. The middle half of bus drivers, transit and intercity in Bismarck earn between $39,040 and $50,740.
- $38K10th
- $39K25th
- $45KMedian
- $51K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,920 | $3,827 | $22.08 |
| Median | $45,130 | $3,761 | $21.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,040 | $3,253 | $18.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,740 | $4,228 | $24.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Bismarck earn 8% less than the North Dakota average ($49,700) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($60,280). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $59,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $45,920 | $45,130 | $38,410 | $53,950 | 70 |
| North Dakota | $49,700 | $48,890 | $39,040 | $56,840 | 250 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $45,920, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $39,077 a year, or $3,256 a month and $1,503 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for bus drivers, transit and intercity? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $45,920 buys what about $50,448 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 2nd of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Fargo pays the most ($51,780).
- Fargo$51,780
- Bismarck$45,920
All Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries in North Dakota
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make an hour in Bismarck?
$22.08 an hour on average, and $21.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bus drivers, transit and intercity take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $39,077 a year ($3,256 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,920.
Do bus drivers, transit and intercity earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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