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Hourly Wage for City Bus Driver Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for City Bus Driver Salary

How much does a City Bus Driver make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a City Bus Driver in the United States is $22 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $19 and $25. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile City Bus Driver Salary $16 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile City Bus Driver Salary $19 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile City Bus Driver Salary $22 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile City Bus Driver Salary $25 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile City Bus Driver Salary $27 US March 26, 2024
25% $19 10% $16 90% $27 75% $25 $22 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The City Bus Driver assists passengers with boarding and luggage. Drives a bus or a motor coach on regular routes, chartered routes, or private tours. Being a City Bus Driver follows standard safety procedures and reports accidents to dispatch and proper authorities. Collects fares and tickets and makes correct change. In addition, City Bus Driver may require a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically requires Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B with passenger endorsement. Typically reports to a supervisor. City Bus Driver's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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