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 $53,665, a Limousine Chauffeur I (0-1 years)earns $37,971, a Limousine Chauffeur II (1-3 years)earns $44,556, a Limousine Chauffeur III (3-5 years)earns $67,600,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Transit Driver make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Transit Driver in Rhode Island is $53,047 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,211
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,518 to $57,320
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,484

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Transit Driver Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,320	$4,777	$1,102	$28
Average	$53,047	$4,421	$1,020	$26
25th Percentile	$47,518	$3,960	$914	$23

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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:

Adamsville: $53,545
Albion: $52,655
Ashaway: $53,748

Adamsville, RI $53,545 Albion, RI $52,655 Ashaway, RI $53,748 Barrington, RI $52,655 Block Island, RI $53,468 Bradford, RI $53,712 Bristol, RI $52,605 Carolina, RI $53,275

Charlestown, RI $53,331 Chepachet, RI $52,554 Clayville, RI $52,605 Coventry, RI $52,554 West Greenwich, RI $52,518 East Greenwich, RI $52,589 Exeter, RI $53,712 Fiskeville, RI $52,655

Forestdale, RI $52,605 Foster, RI $52,518 Glendale, RI $52,518 Greene, RI $53,108 Greenville, RI $52,655 Harmony, RI $52,640 Harrisville, RI $52,554 Hope, RI $52,655

Hope Valley, RI $53,748 Hopkinton, RI $53,763 Jamestown, RI $53,225 Kenyon, RI $53,697 Little Compton, RI $53,524 Manville, RI $52,655 Mapleville, RI $52,518 Newport, RI $53,235

Middletown, RI $53,458 North Kingstown, RI $52,503 North Scituate, RI $52,640 Oakland, RI $52,569 Pascoag, RI $52,539 Pawtucket, RI $52,655 Central Falls, RI $52,655 Cumberland, RI $52,655

Lincoln, RI $52,655 Portsmouth, RI $53,021 Prudence Island, RI $52,554 Rockville, RI $53,763 Saunderstown, RI $53,255 Shannock, RI $53,682 Slatersville, RI $52,605 Slocum, RI $53,255

Tiverton, RI $53,560 Wakefield, RI $53,199 Kingston, RI $53,209 Narragansett, RI $53,219 Peace Dale, RI $53,199 Warren, RI $52,640 Warwick, RI $52,655 Westerly, RI $53,778

West Kingston, RI $53,240 West Warwick, RI $52,655 Wood River Junction, RI $53,712 Woonsocket, RI $52,605 North Smithfield, RI $52,640 Wyoming, RI $53,697 Providence, RI $52,655 Cranston, RI $52,655

North Providence, RI $52,655 East Providence, RI $52,655 Riverside, RI $52,655 Rumford, RI $52,655 Smithfield, RI $52,655 Johnston, RI $52,655

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

$47,518

Average $53,047/year

$57,320

$3,960

Average $4,421/month

$4,777

$914

Average $1,020/week

$1,102

$23

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,320	$4,777	$1,102	$28
Average	$53,047	$4,421	$1,020	$26
25th Percentile	$47,518	$3,960	$914	$23

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