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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Median Salary
60,170
Job Outlook
+2%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

50%

State and local government

38%

Private not for profit

7%

Self-employed

3%

Federal Government

1%

What is the job outlook?

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$26,520

10%

$60,170

Median

$79,220

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    83%

  • Less than high school

    13%

  • Some college

    1%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    1%

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Transportation
  • Public Safety and Security
  • English Language
  • Psychology

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.