Social/Behavior Sciences & Public Service

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage.

Salary Breakdown

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Average

$48,530

ANNUAL

$23.33

HOURLY

Entry Level

$34,440

ANNUAL

$16.56

HOURLY

Mid Level

$47,880

ANNUAL

$23.02

HOURLY

Expert Level

$60,890

ANNUAL

$29.27

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

6,400

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Job Titles

Entry Level

JOB TITLE

Junior Transit Driver

Mid Level

JOB TITLE

Experienced Transit Driver

Expert Level

JOB TITLE

Senior Driver


Top Expected Tasks

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Transportation

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Law and Government

SKILL

Operation and Control

SKILL

Operations Monitoring

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Service Orientation

ABILITY

Far Vision

ABILITY

Control Precision

ABILITY

Depth Perception

ABILITY

Multilimb Coordination

ABILITY

Reaction Time


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