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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Puerto Rico

In Puerto Rico, bus drivers, transit and intercities earn $28,800 at the median, or about $13.85 an hour. The range runs from $21K at the entry level to $37K for experienced workers.

$29K
Median annual
$13.85/hr
Hourly rate
$21K
Entry level (10th %)
$37K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $29K get you in Puerto Rico?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,098/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home67.3% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$28,800/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$686/mo

About bus drivers, transit and intercities

Education: No formal educational credential
U.S. employed: 148,980
Puerto Rico employed: 530
Category: Transportation

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Puerto Rico

Bar chart showing Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $20,580, 25th percentile $22,620, median $28,800, 75th percentile $31,540, 90th percentile $37,220. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$21K25th$23KMedian$29K75th$32K90th$37K
Bar chart showing Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $20,580, 25th percentile $22,620, median $28,800, 75th percentile $31,540, 90th percentile $37,220. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level bus drivers, transit and intercities (10th percentile) start around $21K. Mid-career wages sit at $29K. Top earners bring in $37K or more, a $17K spread from bottom to top.

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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
New York$82K+43%16,550
Washington$70K+22%7,100
Illinois$70K+22%7,580
Maryland$69K+21%4,680
Hawaii$69K+20%2,130
Oregon$63K+10%2,730
Massachusetts$63K+9%3,850
California$62K+9%23,500
Alaska$62K+8%190
New Jersey$62K+8%5,850
Connecticut$57K-1%2,130
Ohio$54K-5%3,730
Missouri$54K-6%1,460
New Hampshire$54K-6%260
Maine$53K-7%320
Delaware$53K-8%420
Vermont$53K-9%410
Minnesota$52K-9%2,370
Virginia$51K-11%4,040
Wisconsin$51K-11%2,280
District of Columbia$50K-12%120
Indiana$50K-12%1,710
Kentucky$50K-12%2,410
Rhode Island$50K-13%90
Utah$50K-14%1,120
Texas$49K-15%9,510
Arizona$49K-15%2,850
Tennessee$48K-16%2,100
Pennsylvania$48K-16%4,300
Louisiana$48K-16%1,270
Montana$47K-19%550
Florida$47K-19%7,620
Michigan$47K-19%3,080
Georgia$46K-20%3,180
West Virginia$45K-21%580
Kansas$44K-23%410
Wyoming$44K-24%160
Oklahoma$44K-24%1,330
Idaho$43K-24%340
New Mexico$43K-24%680
Nebraska$43K-25%550
Nevada$43K-25%2,520
North Carolina$42K-27%2,460
South Dakota$40K-30%310
Iowa$40K-30%1,970
North Dakota$39K-32%240
South Carolina$39K-33%720
Mississippi$38K-35%340
Alabama$37K-35%1,020
Arkansas$37K-36%570
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Frequently asked questions

How much do bus drivers, transit and intercities make in Puerto Rico?

The median is $28,800 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $20,580, and experienced bus drivers, transit and intercities can clear $37,220. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $29K enough to live in Puerto Rico?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,098/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 67.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a bus drivers, transit and intercity salary go in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico 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 $28,800 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.

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