Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Puerto Rico

Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Puerto Rico earn the most in San Juan (average $32,940 a year) and the least in Ponce ($27,800), across the 2 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bus drivers, transit and intercity average at $32,280 and the median at $32,230 for 510 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,280.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity average salary by city in Puerto Rico

San Juan$32,940
Ponce$27,800

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Juan	$32,940	$32,230	$28,990	n/a	n/a
Ponce	$27,800	$23,030	$23,030	n/a	n/a

*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 Puerto Rico

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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