Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity is a dynamic career path with diverse opportunities. While facing some shifts, the field is adapting to changes in the job market. Professionals in this field are primarily employed in industries such as Cross-industry and Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S.
Key Statistics
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity workforce.
Employment Over Time
23,500 Workforce in 2023
The Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$67,051 Average Wage
In 2023, Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity earned an average of $67,051.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
Salary distribution for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
Employment Growth Projections
-3.9% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
72,103 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: -17.9%
59,172 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: -32.7%
This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
Wage Trends by Industry
-3.9% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 20,290 employees, $67,073 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 8,490 employees, $67,949 avg wage
- San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City MD: 3,530 employees, $77,482 avg wage
- Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley MD: 1,870 employees, $72,274 avg wage
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: 1,810 employees, $58,252 avg wage
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA: 1,380 employees, $55,497 avg wage
- Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine MD: 1,310 employees, $61,954 avg wage
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom MSA: 870 employees, $58,693 avg wage
- Bakersfield-Delano MSA: 340 employees, $50,212 avg wage
- Santa Cruz-Watsonville MSA: 190 employees, $73,627 avg wage
- Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA: 180 employees, $52,834 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
Diversity
Demographic information on Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in 2023 was 23,500 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in 2023 were Business Administration, Business, Social Sciences.
Common majors for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity workers.
Education level distribution for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
Skills
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity need many skills, but most especially Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Service Orientation.
Required skills for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity include Transportation, Customer and Personal Service, Public Safety and Security, English Language, Law and Government.
Knowledge areas required for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity include Far Vision, Control Precision, Depth Perception, Multilimb Coordination, Spatial Orientation.
Required abilities for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
Daily Activities
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity spend their time on activities such as Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment, Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Getting Information.
Most important work activities for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity.
About
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
The average yearly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity was $67,051 in 2023.
SOC Code
53-3052 - Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity reports an average salary of $67,051.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 23,500 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -3.9%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.