![]() ![]() Union MembershipĬompared with workers in all occupations, bus drivers had a higher percentage of workers who belonged to a union in 2016.īus drivers transport people between various places-including, work, school, and shopping centers-and across state and national borders. Other intercity bus drivers make a round trip and go home at the end of each shift. Some intercity bus drivers have long-distance routes, so they spend some nights away from home. The work hours of motorcoach drivers are dictated by a tour schedule, and drivers may work all hours of the day, as well as weekends and holidays. ![]() Motorcoach drivers travel with their vacationing passengers. Transit drivers may work weekends, late nights, and early mornings. Others make only two trips, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, so their work hours are limited. Some make multiple trips if schools in their district open and close at different times. School bus drivers work only when school is in session. In May 2016, the median annual wages for bus drivers, transit and intercity in the top industries in which they worked were as follows: Local government, excluding education and hospitals Other transit and ground passenger transportation In May 2016, the median annual wages for bus drivers, school or special client in the top industries in which they worked were as follows: Local government, excluding education and hospitals The lowest 10 percent earned less than $23,840, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $64,290. The median annual wage for bus drivers, transit and intercity was $39,790 in May 2016. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $18,470, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $46,390. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The median annual wage for bus drivers, school or special client was $30,150 in May 2016. Prospects for motorcoach and intercity drivers should also be very good as the industry struggles to attract and retain qualified drivers. ![]() Those willing to work part time or irregular shifts should have the best prospects. Job opportunities for school bus drivers should be excellent as many drivers are expected to leave the occupation. This form of travel is expected to remain popular due to the cheap fares and passenger conveniences, such as Wi-Fi. In addition, intercity bus travel that picks up passengers from curbside locations in urban downtowns should continue to grow. ![]() Some new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems are opening throughout the country, which should create some employment opportunities. In addition, the demand for special-needs transportation will continue to increase because of the aging population.Įmployment of transit and intercity drivers (including charter bus drivers) is projected to grow 9 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations. However, growth will most likely occur for contracting services that provide school bus transport as more school districts outsource their transportation needs. Growth will largely result from an increase in the number of school-age children. Overall employment of bus drivers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations.Įmployment of school or special-client bus drivers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
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