Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in North Carolina
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in North Carolina earn an average of $44,670 a year. That is $15,610 (26%) less than the U.S. average of $60,280. The best-paying metro area is Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC at $50,010.
Top-paying North Carolina metro areas
Average pay for bus drivers, transit and intercity by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
Why people trust JobPayFacts
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in North Carolina, charted
Pay over time
Where North Carolina bus drivers, transit and intercity work
Average pay by state
North Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60,280 | $28.98 |
| North Carolina | $44,670 | $21.47 |
| Virginia | $54,520 | $26.21 |
| Tennessee | $51,770 | $24.89 |
| Georgia | $48,850 | $23.49 |
| South Carolina | $41,650 | $20.02 |
Related jobs in North Carolina
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,810
- Light Truck Drivers$42,660
- Driver/Sales Workers$37,960
- Bus Drivers, School$39,250
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34,170
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$29,940
Average pay, North Carolina, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make in North Carolina?
The average is $44,670 a year, and the median is $44,060. That is $15,610 (26%) less than the U.S. average of $60,280.
What is the hourly wage in North Carolina?
$21.47 an hour on average; the median is $21.18.
Where in North Carolina do they earn the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($50,010), followed by Raleigh-Cary, NC ($49,670). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($44,100).
How does North Carolina rank?
North Carolina ranks #43 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.