Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson

In Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD), the median pay for bus drivers, transit and intercity is $27.79 an hour ($57,800 a year). About 2,420 people work in this job there.

$27.79Median hourly pay
$47,930–$80,190Middle half of workers, yearly
2,420People in this job in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($59,050). It is 11% lower than the Maryland median ($65,220).

Pay range for bus drivers, transit and intercity in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.49$46,770
25% of workers$23.05$47,930
Half of workers (median)$27.79$57,800
75% of workers$38.56$80,190
90% of workers$38.56$80,190

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Maryland metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (this page)$57,8002,420
Hagerstown-Martinsburg$44,810100

Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for bus drivers, transit and intercity

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +4.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 21,100 openings a year (BLS)

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Light Truck Drivers$48,080
Bus Drivers, School$57,850
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$41,200
Driver/Sales Workers$40,700

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