Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Minnesota

In Minnesota, the median pay for bus drivers, transit and intercity is $24.13 an hour ($50,200 a year). About 2,610 people work in this job there.

$24.13Median hourly pay
$46,010–$58,460Middle half of workers, yearly
2,610People in this job in Minnesota

That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($59,050). Minnesota ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for bus drivers, transit and intercity in Minnesota

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$20.88$43,430
25% of workers$22.12$46,010
Half of workers (median)$24.13$50,200
75% of workers$28.11$58,460
90% of workers$30.04$62,480

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Minnesota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington$57,0501,500
Mankato$44,73030

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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)

Related jobs in Minnesota

JobMedian yearly pay
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61,990
Light Truck Drivers$48,880
Bus Drivers, School$48,940
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$39,810
Locomotive Engineers$93,700
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters$78,930
School Bus Monitors$38,590
Driver/Sales Workers$32,980

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.