Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay range in Ponce
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $39,140 or more. The middle half of bus drivers, transit and intercity in Ponce earn between $23,030 and $24,970.
- $23K10th
- $23K25th
- $23KMedian
- $25K75th
- $39K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $27,800 | $2,317 | $13.37 |
| Median | $23,030 | $1,919 | $11.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $23,030 | $1,919 | $11.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $24,970 | $2,081 | $12.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Ponce vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Ponce earn 14% less than the Puerto Rico average ($32,280) and 54% less than the U.S. average ($60,280). At the median the gap is -61% against the U.S. median of $59,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce | $27,800 | $23,030 | $23,030 | $39,140 | 80 |
| Puerto Rico | $32,280 | $32,230 | $23,030 | $37,220 | 510 |
| 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.
Is Ponce a good place for bus drivers, transit and intercity? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Ponce ($26,940). A typical home costs $103,100, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Ponce ranks 2nd of 2 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; San Juan pays the most ($32,940).
- San Juan$32,940
- Ponce$27,800
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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 Ponce: questions
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make an hour in Ponce?
$13.36 an hour on average, and $11.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Ponce?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $23,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do bus drivers, transit and intercity earn more in Ponce than elsewhere?
The average here is 54% 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 Ponce, PR (38660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.23, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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