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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity is a notable career in the 53 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 53-3052 |
| title | Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity |
| onet code | 53-3052.00 |
| description | Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 53 |
| tot emp | 148,980 |
| a mean | 58,390 |
| a median | 57,440 |
| a pct10 | 38,250 |
| a pct25 | 46,050 |
| a pct75 | 69,090 |
| a pct90 | 82,640 |
| h mean | 28 |
| h median | 27 |
The day-to-day work of a bus drivers, transit and intercity typically centers on drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules, complying with traffic regulations to ensure that passengers have a smooth and safe ride. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, and Active Listening. Across the top 9 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.22 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working bus drivers, transit and intercity, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (83.8%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in New York at $82,420 and lowest in Arkansas at $36,940 — a 2.2× spread. The top five states (New York, Washington, Illinois, Maryland, Hawaii) average $72,252. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $82,420 | $71,880 | $50,190 | $82,640 | 16,550 |
| Washington | $70,360 | $71,670 | $54,610 | $86,620 | 7,100 |
| Illinois | $69,950 | $67,770 | $46,380 | $84,440 | 7,580 |
| Maryland | $69,440 | $67,560 | $47,370 | $90,650 | 4,680 |
| Hawaii | $69,090 | $61,300 | $40,820 | $69,090 | 2,130 |
| Oregon | $62,900 | $62,780 | $41,200 | $79,140 | 2,730 |
| Massachusetts | $62,870 | $64,020 | $46,200 | $84,010 | 3,850 |
| California | $62,430 | $65,460 | $47,570 | $89,180 | 23,500 |
| Alaska | $62,300 | $64,280 | $44,390 | $82,960 | 190 |
| New Jersey | $62,200 | $61,350 | $49,480 | $70,700 | 5,850 |
| Colorado | $61,310 | $58,130 | $46,570 | $65,260 | 3,310 |
| Connecticut | $56,870 | $56,700 | $43,150 | $73,690 | 2,130 |
| Ohio | $54,360 | $56,620 | $39,070 | $72,480 | 3,730 |
| Missouri | $54,090 | $52,210 | $32,920 | $65,410 | 1,460 |
| New Hampshire | $53,990 | $52,800 | $36,810 | $66,530 | 260 |
| Maine | $53,180 | $52,740 | $36,500 | $65,310 | 320 |
| Delaware | $52,770 | $52,090 | $38,410 | $62,090 | 420 |
| Vermont | $52,520 | $54,280 | $45,500 | $65,230 | 410 |
| Minnesota | $52,290 | $55,930 | $39,720 | $63,340 | 2,370 |
| Virginia | $51,140 | $52,920 | $37,590 | $74,560 | 4,040 |
| Wisconsin | $51,100 | $51,850 | $39,110 | $62,670 | 2,280 |
| District of Columbia | $50,470 | $52,880 | $43,750 | $61,390 | 120 |
| Indiana | $50,400 | $51,500 | $40,380 | $60,370 | 1,710 |
| Kentucky | $50,360 | $48,030 | $34,240 | $59,810 | 2,410 |
| Rhode Island | $49,920 | $50,760 | $45,260 | $57,130 | 90 |
| Utah | $49,500 | $50,000 | $43,200 | $59,250 | 1,120 |
| Texas | $49,070 | $48,510 | $35,440 | $63,930 | 9,510 |
| Arizona | $48,660 | $51,510 | $38,270 | $67,300 | 2,850 |
| Tennessee | $48,140 | $52,740 | $37,000 | $67,370 | 2,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,010 | $51,810 | $35,700 | $75,180 | 4,300 |
| Louisiana | $48,000 | $47,120 | $22,130 | $63,510 | 1,270 |
| Montana | $46,760 | $46,320 | $36,280 | $55,560 | 550 |
| Florida | $46,640 | $48,880 | $33,990 | $63,260 | 7,620 |
| Michigan | $46,590 | $45,850 | $37,520 | $51,390 | 3,080 |
| Georgia | $45,750 | $49,160 | $36,580 | $59,480 | 3,180 |
| West Virginia | $45,440 | $43,610 | $34,790 | $51,000 | 580 |
| Kansas | $44,480 | $43,440 | $30,920 | $52,780 | 410 |
| Wyoming | $43,910 | $47,010 | $38,360 | $60,220 | 160 |
| Oklahoma | $43,660 | $45,290 | $29,420 | $59,280 | 1,330 |
| Idaho | $43,490 | $45,770 | $37,910 | $63,500 | 340 |
| New Mexico | $43,450 | $41,620 | $34,500 | $47,050 | 680 |
| Nebraska | $43,160 | $43,890 | $28,950 | $56,960 | 550 |
| Nevada | $42,800 | $46,080 | $39,460 | $54,080 | 2,520 |
| North Carolina | $41,790 | $40,790 | $31,530 | $46,220 | 2,460 |
| South Dakota | $40,470 | $41,330 | $32,950 | $48,990 | 310 |
| Iowa | $40,110 | $43,430 | $31,230 | $59,520 | 1,970 |
| North Dakota | $39,220 | $40,670 | $32,490 | $49,080 | 240 |
| South Carolina | $38,580 | $39,860 | $29,170 | $47,710 | 720 |
| Mississippi | $37,610 | $37,590 | $30,040 | $46,300 | 340 |
| Alabama | $37,300 | $38,400 | $26,980 | $47,510 | 1,020 |
| Arkansas | $36,940 | $38,260 | $29,030 | $54,770 | 570 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for bus drivers, transit and intercity. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Bus Driver or Bus Operator frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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