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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Nebraska
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make in Nebraska?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,120
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.5% vs 2024
$46,420
Mean Salary
$45,120
Median Salary
$21.69
Hourly Rate
460 people work as Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Nebraska
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary by percentile in Nebraska
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Nebraska earn a median salary of $45,120 per year ($3,760/month).
This is 15.7% below the national average of $53,520.
Nebraska ranks #43 out of 51 states for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay.
Approximately 460 people work in this occupation across Nebraska.
Salaries increased by 4.5% 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 Nebraska
Salaries for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Nebraska range from $32,850 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $61,120 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,470 and $52,950.
Median $45,120
P10: $32,850P25: $39,470P75: $52,950P90: $61,120
10th
$32,850
25th
$39,470
Median
$45,120
75th
$52,950
90th
$61,120
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$32,850
$15.79
$2,737
25th Percentile
$39,470
$18.98
$3,289
Median (50th)
$45,120
$21.69
$3,760
75th Percentile
$52,950
$25.46
$4,412
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$61,120
$29.38
$5,093
Note: The mean (average) salary of $46,420 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#43
Nebraska ranks #43 of 51 states
$53,520
National avg. for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make in Nebraska?
The median annual salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Nebraska is $45,120 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $46,420.
What is the salary range for a Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Nebraska?
Salaries for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Nebraska range from $32,850 at the 10th percentile to $61,120 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,470 and $52,950.
What is the starting salary for a Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Nebraska?
Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity positions in Nebraska typically start around $32,850 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,470 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Nebraska?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 460 people are employed as Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Nebraska.
What is the hourly rate for a Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Nebraska?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Nebraska is approximately $21.69 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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