How much does a Transit Operator make in Durham, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Transit Operator in Durham, NC is $43,365. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,579 to $48,988, with most professionals earning between $32,311 and $54,108.

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Transit Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $32,311 Durham,NC March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $37,579 Durham,NC March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $43,365 Durham,NC March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $48,988 Durham,NC March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $54,108 Durham,NC March 01, 2025
25% $37,579 10% $32,311 90% $54,108 75% $48,988 $43,365 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Transit Operator


    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Transit Operator in Durham, NC. The base salary for Transit Operator ranges from $37,579 to $48,988 with the average base salary of $43,365. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,584 to $49,014 with the average total cash compensation of $43,402.

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About Durham, North Carolina    Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population t....More

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