Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh (PA), the median pay for bus drivers, transit and intercity is $28.71 an hour ($59,720 a year). About 1,410 people work in this job there.

$28.71Median hourly pay
$51,360–$76,560Middle half of workers, yearly
1,410People in this job in Pittsburgh (PA)

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($59,050). It is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania median ($51,360).

Pay range for bus drivers, transit and intercity in Pittsburgh (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.34$40,230
25% of workers$24.69$51,360
Half of workers (median)$28.71$59,720
75% of workers$36.81$76,560
90% of workers$36.81$76,560

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$60,750350
Pittsburgh (this page)$59,7201,410
Harrisburg-Carlisle$58,870200
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$53,0201,830
Johnstown$52,440120
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$49,310260
York-Hanover$46,760320

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pittsburgh (PA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,880
Light Truck Drivers$42,700
Bus Drivers, School$46,840
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33,950
Driver/Sales Workers$30,660

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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.