Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Michigan
$49,340avg. a year
$23.72 an hour · 3,620 employed
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Michigan earn an average of $49,340 a year. That is $10,940 (18%) less than the U.S. average of $60,280. The best-paying metro area is Ann Arbor, MI at $60,760.
$47,660Median pay
$23.72Average hourly
+32%Avg. pay since 2020
#36Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Michigan metro areas
Average pay for bus drivers, transit and intercity by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
1280 jobs
Ann Arbor, MI
$60,760
$29.21 an hour
2110 jobs
Midland, MI
$50,200
$24.13 an hour
3510 jobs
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
$48,550
$23.34 an hour
4980 jobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$46,890
$22.54 an hour
5260 jobs
Flint, MI
$44,710
$21.50 an hour
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Updated every yearNew figures each spring when BLS releases them. This site uses May 2025 data.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Michigan, charted
Pay over time
Michigan, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Michigan bus drivers, transit and intercity work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Michigan vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60,280 | $28.98 |
| Michigan | $49,340 | $23.72 |
| Ohio | $58,310 | $28.04 |
| Indiana | $55,720 | $26.79 |
| Wisconsin | $53,420 | $25.68 |
Related jobs in Michigan
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,370
- Light Truck Drivers$46,720
- Driver/Sales Workers$41,420
- Bus Drivers, School$46,100
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36,830
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$34,410
Average pay, Michigan, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make in Michigan?
The average is $49,340 a year, and the median is $47,660. That is $10,940 (18%) less than the U.S. average of $60,280.
What is the hourly wage in Michigan?
$23.72 an hour on average; the median is $22.91.
Where in Michigan do they earn the most?
Ann Arbor, MI ($60,760), followed by Midland, MI ($50,200). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Flint, MI ($44,710).
How does Michigan rank?
Michigan ranks #36 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 53-3052. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national bus drivers, transit and intercity page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.