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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity In Demand

General Information

Description

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

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit51.83%
  2. State and local government34.99%
  3. Private, not for profit7.75%
  4. Self-employed2.75%
  5. Federal government2.59%

Industry areas

  • Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+3%
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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$50,890

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$29,760
$86,250
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • High school 83%
  • Less than high school 13%
  • Some college 1%
  • Post-secondary certificate 1%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Bachelor's degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
  • Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.

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Knowledge

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

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