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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Alaska
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make in Alaska?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$64,150
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.0% vs 2024
$65,100
Mean Salary
$64,150
Median Salary
$30.84
Hourly Rate
250 people work as Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Alaska
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary by percentile in Alaska
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Alaska earn a median salary of $64,150 per year ($5,345/month).
This is 19.9% above the national average of $53,520.
Alaska ranks #9 out of 51 states for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay.
Approximately 250 people work in this occupation across Alaska.
Salaries increased by 3.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.88
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Active Listening
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.12
Service Orientation
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Transportation
4.51
Customer and Personal Service
4.35
Public Safety and Security
4.03
English Language
3.41
Law and Government
3.06
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(83.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Alaska
Salaries for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Alaska range from $46,960 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $76,230 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $63,450 and $67,050.
Median $64,150
P10: $46,960P25: $63,450P75: $67,050P90: $76,230
10th
$46,960
25th
$63,450
Median
$64,150
75th
$67,050
90th
$76,230
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$46,960
$22.58
$3,913
25th Percentile
$63,450
$30.50
$5,287
Median (50th)
$64,150
$30.84
$5,345
75th Percentile
$67,050
$32.24
$5,587
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$76,230
$36.65
$6,352
Note: The mean (average) salary of $65,100 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#9
Alaska ranks #9 of 51 states
$53,520
National avg. for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make in Alaska?
The median annual salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Alaska is $64,150 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $65,100.
What is the salary range for a Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Alaska?
Salaries for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Alaska range from $46,960 at the 10th percentile to $76,230 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $63,450 and $67,050.
What is the starting salary for a Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Alaska?
Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity positions in Alaska typically start around $46,960 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $63,450 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Alaska?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 250 people are employed as Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Alaska.
What is the hourly rate for a Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Alaska?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Alaska is approximately $30.84 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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