Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 990 | $33,750 | $16.23 | |
| Alaska | 260 | $57,960 | $27.87 | |
| Arizona | 2,810 | $48,530 | $23.33 | |
| Arkansas | 500 | $34,410 | $16.54 | |
| California | 20,490 | $57,450 | $27.62 | |
| Colorado | 3,250 | $47,570 | $22.87 | |
| Connecticut | 1,600 | $53,960 | $25.94 | |
| Delaware | 480 | $44,880 | $21.58 | |
| Florida | 8,130 | $43,190 | $20.76 | |
| Georgia | 3,980 | $39,640 | $19.06 | |
| Hawaii | 1,650 | $54,960 | $26.42 | |
| Idaho | 400 | $35,950 | $17.29 | |
| Illinois | 10,050 | $54,070 | $26.00 | |
| Indiana | 1,560 | $48,290 | $23.21 | |
| Iowa | 1,290 | $38,530 | $18.53 | |
| Kansas | 340 | $34,050 | $16.37 | |
| Kentucky | 1,970 | $40,260 | $19.36 | |
| Louisiana | 920 | $36,870 | $17.73 | |
| Maine | 340 | $42,270 | $20.32 | |
| Maryland | 5,140 | $51,860 | $24.93 | |
| Massachusetts | 3,060 | $64,890 | $31.20 | |
| Michigan | 4,190 | $39,570 | $19.03 | |
| Minnesota | 2,960 | $44,760 | $21.52 | |
| Mississippi | 530 | $30,780 | $14.80 | |
| Missouri | 1,270 | $38,080 | $18.31 | |
| Montana | 330 | $38,680 | $18.60 | |
| Nebraska | 650 | $44,470 | $21.38 | |
| Nevada | 1,460 | $39,320 | $18.91 | |
| New Hampshire | 220 | $40,340 | $19.39 | |
| New Jersey | 4,970 | $54,900 | $26.40 | |
| New Mexico | 560 | $34,980 | $16.82 | |
| New York | 16,330 | $70,930 | $34.10 | |
| North Carolina | 2,720 | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| North Dakota | 250 | $36,970 | $17.77 | |
| Ohio | 6,250 | $46,830 | $22.51 | |
| Oklahoma | 490 | $34,810 | $16.74 | |
| Oregon | 1,260 | $48,400 | $23.27 | |
| Pennsylvania | 4,950 | $48,580 | $23.36 | |
| South Carolina | 620 | $34,130 | $16.41 | |
| South Dakota | 270 | $34,520 | $16.60 | |
| Tennessee | 2,100 | $39,350 | $18.92 | |
| Texas | 7,870 | $41,710 | $20.05 | |
| Utah | 670 | $40,200 | $19.33 | |
| Vermont | 210 | $40,550 | $19.50 | |
| Virginia | 3,930 | $45,400 | $21.83 | |
| Washington | 8,240 | $61,520 | $29.58 | |
| West Virginia | 610 | $36,480 | $17.54 | |
| Wisconsin | 2,040 | $47,900 | $23.03 | |
| Wyoming | 260 | $39,390 | $18.94 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to drive trucks and buses, delivery vehicles, for-hire vehicles and other commercial vehicles, or to instruct commerical vehicle operators. Includes instruction in operating gas, diesel, or electrically-powered vehicles; loading and unloading cargo or passengers; reporting delays or accidents on the road; verifying load against shipping papers; arranging transportation for personnel; and keeping records of receipts and fares.
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$51,310 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as bus drivers, transit and intercity.
- Less than high school 8%
- High school graduate 42%
- College dropout 29%
- Associate’s degree 9%
- Bachelor’s degree 9%
- Master’s degree 2%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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