South Dakota

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$41,720
-30.8% vs national
Hourly Wage
$20.06
 
10th Percentile
$29,670
Entry level
90th Percentile
$48,430
Senior level
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Salary Range

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercitys in South Dakota earn between $29,670 and $48,430, with a mean of $41,720. The national average for this role is $60,283.

$41,720 mean
10th Percentile$29,67090th Percentile$48,430

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$41,720
National Average$60,283
New York$74,560
Washington$73,650
Massachusetts$70,760
Nevada$68,100
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.