Paratransit Operator

Paratransit Operator Salary

$24K

$43K

$60K

$42,974

/year

$20.66

/hour

Paratransit Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$42,974

Columbus

Ohio

$41,508

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    How much does a Paratransit Operator make?

    As of Sep 1, 2026, the average annual pay for a Paratransit Operator in the United States is $42,974 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.66 an hour. This is the equivalent of $826/week or $3,581/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $60,000 and as low as $24,000, the majority of Paratransit Operator salaries currently range between $37,000 (25th percentile) to $47,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $55,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Paratransit Operator varies little (about 10000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A Paratransit Operator in your area makes on average $41,508 per year, or $1,466 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $42,974. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Paratransit Operator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Paratransit Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Paratransit Operator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Paratransit Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with Marin County, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $8,795 (20.5%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $9,645 (22.4%) above the $42,974 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Paratransit Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Berkeley, CA, and Arlington, VA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Paratransit Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley, CA

    $52,619

    $25.30

    Marin County, CA

    $52,016

    $25.01

    Sitka, AK

    $51,769

    $24.89

    San Jose, CA

    $50,879

    $24.46

    San Francisco, CA

    $50,630

    $24.34

    Santa Clara, CA

    $50,470

    $24.26

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $50,436

    $24.25

    Livermore, CA

    $50,407

    $24.23

    Santa Cruz, CA

    $49,620

    $23.86

    Arlington, VA

    $49,439

    $23.77

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Paratransit Operator Jobs in the U.S.

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    Infographic detailing Paratransit Operator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $42,974 per year or $20.66 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.