Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Bus Driver, Transit & Intercity Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $43,900 This is the median salary for this occupation. 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 Driver, Transit & Intercity Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 35 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 35 openings per year are projected for Bus Driver, Transit & Intercity. +19.9% Employment Change Employment for Bus Driver, Transit & Intercity is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 19.9% between 2025 and 2030. $21.13 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $21.13/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.63, while experienced workers are paid $22.36. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 199 Bus Driver, Transit & Intercity in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 239. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Bus Driver, Transit & Intercity are All Other Industries, School and Employee Bus Transportation, and Charter Bus Industry. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Bus Driver, Transit & Intercity include Transportation, Customer and Personal Service, and Public Safety and Security. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Bus Driver, Transit & Intercity is HS diploma or less. 21% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
