Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary
In Colorado, bus drivers, transit and intercities earn $63,010 at the median, or about $30.29 an hour. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $71K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $63K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level bus drivers, transit and intercities (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $71K or more, a $20K spread from bottom to top.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary by metro in Colorado
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $67K | +6% | N/A |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $67K | +6% | 2,140 |
| Colorado Springs | $63K | +0% | 380 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $51K | -19% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for bus drivers, transit and intercities in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new bus drivers, transit and intercities typically earn — is $51K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,052/month.
Is bus drivers, transit and intercity a high-paying job in Colorado?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $63K locally vs. $59K nationally, a 7% difference.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for bus drivers, transit and intercities?
Colorado pays $63K median vs. the U.S. average of $59K — that’s +7%.
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercities make in Colorado?
The median is $63,010 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $50,870, and experienced bus drivers, transit and intercities can clear $71,090. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $63K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,158/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a bus drivers, transit and intercity salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median bus drivers, transit and intercity salary is worth about $63,010 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do bus drivers, transit and intercities get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.