Bus Driver Salary in the United States

Bus Driver Salary

How much does a Bus Driver make in the United States? The average Bus Driver salary in the United States is $41,833 as of April 26, 2022, but the range typically falls between $36,558 and $46,803. Salary ranges 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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25% $36,558 10% $31,755 90% $51,328 75% $46,803 $41,833 50%(Median)

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Job Description for Bus Driver

Bus Driver drives a bus or a motor coach on regular routes, chartered routes, or private tours. Assists passengers with boarding and luggage. Being a Bus Driver collects fares and tickets and makes correct change. Follows standard safety procedures and reports accidents to dispatch and proper authorities. Additionally, 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. Bus Driver's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2022 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Ashok Mishra, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
INNODATA INC
Innodata Inc. operates as a digital services and solution company worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Digital Data Solutions (DDS), Synodex, and Agility PR Solutions (Agility). The DDS segment combines deep neural networks and human expertise to make unstructured information useable for various doma... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2020
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Bus Driver Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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Skills associated with Bus Driver: DOT Regulations, Vehicle Safety Checks, Safety Procedures, Transport Passengers

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