Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,840 or more. The middle half of bus drivers, transit and intercity in Fargo earn between $48,890 and $56,840.
- $45K10th
- $49K25th
- $49KMedian
- $57K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,780 | $4,315 | $24.89 |
| Median | $48,890 | $4,074 | $23.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,890 | $4,074 | $23.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,840 | $4,737 | $27.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Fargo earn 4% more than the North Dakota average ($49,700) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($60,280). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $59,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $51,780 | $48,890 | $45,160 | $56,840 | 130 |
| 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 Fargo
On the average salary of $51,780, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $43,785 a year, or $3,649 a month and $1,684 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $43,785 | $3,649 |
| Working in MN | $41,788 | $3,482 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for bus drivers, transit and intercity? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $51,780 buys what about $56,982 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 1st of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Fargo: questions
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make an hour in Fargo?
$24.90 an hour on average, and $23.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bus drivers, transit and intercity take-home pay in Fargo?
About $43,785 a year ($3,649 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,780.
Do bus drivers, transit and intercity earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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