What are the main factors that influence a Transit Driver's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Transit Driver's salary?

A Transit Driver's salary grows with experience: a Transit Driver (0-0 years)earns $52,174, a Limousine Chauffeur I (0-1 years)earns $36,916, a Limousine Chauffeur II (1-3 years)earns $43,318, a Limousine Chauffeur III (3-5 years)earns $65,722,

What are the highest paying states for a Transit Driver?

Transit Driver salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Transit Driver roles are District of Columbia $56,258, California $56,045, Massachusetts $55,298. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Transit Driver roles make?

Salaries for Transit Driver level roles vary by specialization: Transit Manager: $105,491; Transit Supervisor: $71,252; Public Transit Bus Driver: $51,525; Transit Bus Driver: $50,064; Public Transit Driver: $50,064.

Transit Driver Salary in Delaware

How much does a Transit Driver make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Transit Driver in Delaware is $51,573 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Transit Driver's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,511
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,198 to $55,728
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,304

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Transit Driver Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,728	$4,644	$1,072	$27
Average	$51,573	$4,298	$992	$25
25th Percentile	$46,198	$3,850	$888	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Transit Driver Salaries

A Transit Driver's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Transit Driver Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Transit Drivers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $56,258.
California: $56,045.
Massachusetts: $55,298.

District of Columbia $56,258 California $56,045 Massachusetts $55,298 Washington $55,094 New Jersey $55,074 Alaska $55,003 Connecticut $54,302 New York $54,017

Hawaii $53,108 Rhode Island $52,681 Maryland $52,391 Minnesota $51,995 Colorado $51,842 Illinois $51,792 Oregon $51,599 Delaware $51,456

New Hampshire $51,367 Virginia $51,167 Pennsylvania $50,582 Nevada $50,288 North Dakota $50,191 Michigan $50,039 Wisconsin $49,983 Vermont $49,871

Texas $49,561 Maine $49,541 Arizona $49,510 Ohio $49,475 Georgia $49,007 Indiana $48,773 Wyoming $48,728 Utah $48,657

Iowa $48,626 Kansas $48,382 Louisiana $48,311 North Carolina $48,286 Missouri $48,276 Florida $48,077 Montana $47,971 Nebraska $47,869

Kentucky $47,813 South Carolina $47,610 Tennessee $47,483 Idaho $47,432 New Mexico $47,061 Oklahoma $46,980 Alabama $46,680 South Dakota $46,177

Arkansas $45,903 West Virginia $45,755 Mississippi $45,313

Top Paying Cities for Transit Drivers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $53,255
Little Creek: $52,762
Magnolia: $52,981

Lincoln, DE $53,255 Little Creek, DE $52,762 Magnolia, DE $52,981 Milford, DE $53,255 Marydel, DE $52,564 Millsboro, DE $53,255 Millville, DE $53,611 Milton, DE $53,255

Nassau, DE $53,255 Ocean View, DE $53,611 Rehoboth Beach, DE $53,611 Seaford, DE $52,696 Selbyville, DE $53,611 Smyrna, DE $52,503 Viola, DE $52,981 Woodside, DE $52,828

Bear, DE $52,117 Newark, DE $52,137 Claymont, DE $52,178 Delaware City, DE $52,137 Hockessin, DE $52,178 Kirkwood, DE $52,137 Middletown, DE $52,396 Montchanin, DE $52,178

New Castle, DE $52,178 Odessa, DE $52,467 Port Penn, DE $51,995 Rockland, DE $52,178 Saint Georges, DE $52,137 Townsend, DE $52,391 Winterthur, DE $52,178 Lewes, DE $53,255

Wilmington, DE $52,178 Dover, DE $52,737 Dover Afb, DE $52,859 Bethany Beach, DE $53,611 Bethel, DE $52,696 Bridgeville, DE $53,255 Camden Wyoming, DE $52,793 Cheswold, DE $52,615

Clayton, DE $52,483 Dagsboro, DE $53,611 Delmar, DE $52,696 Ellendale, DE $53,255 Felton, DE $53,255 Fenwick Island, DE $53,611 Frankford, DE $53,611 Frederica, DE $53,255

Georgetown, DE $53,255 Greenwood, DE $53,255 Harbeson, DE $53,255 Harrington, DE $53,255 Hartly, DE $52,457 Houston, DE $53,255 Kenton, DE $52,483 Laurel, DE $52,696

Yorklyn, DE $52,178

Transit Driver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Transit Driver's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$46,198

Average $51,573/year

$55,728

$3,850

Average $4,298/month

$4,644

$888

Average $992/week

$1,072

$22

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,728	$4,644	$1,072	$27
Average	$51,573	$4,298	$992	$25
25th Percentile	$46,198	$3,850	$888	$22

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