Career Profile Bus Drivers, Transit & Intercity Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $45,600 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Transit & Intercity bus drivers drive buses or motor coaches along regularly scheduled routes. General Information Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Bus Drivers, Transit & Intercity Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 34 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 34 openings per year are projected for Bus Drivers, Transit & Intercity. +17.6% Employment Change Employment for Bus Drivers, Transit & Intercity is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 17.6% between 2023 and 2028. $21.93 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $21.93/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.45, while experienced workers are paid $23.84. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 180 Bus Drivers, Transit & Intercity in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 212. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Bus Drivers, Transit & Intercity are Charter Bus Industry, Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation, and Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Bus Drivers, Transit & Intercity include Transportation, Customer and Personal Service, and Public Safety and Security. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Bus Drivers, Transit & Intercity is HS diploma or less. 0% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
