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How much does a Bus Driver make in the United States?
Average base salary
Data source tooltip for average base salary.13.5k salaries reported, updated at March 1, 2021
$16.47
per hour
The average salary for a bus driver is $16.47 per hour in the United States.
Most common benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Highest paying cities in United States for Bus Drivers
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for bus drivers
Most recommended skill
Air Brake
The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 10.26% since 2018. Bus Drivers with this skill earn +10.37% more than the average base salary, which is $16.47 per hour.
Top companies hiring bus drivers with the recommended skill
Point Loma Nazarene University
Sheldon Independent School District
Littleton Public Schools
South Orange Maplewood School District
Washington Elementary School District #6
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
Information tooltip for top licenses.
License categories:
| Top license | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
SPAB | +39.27% | 35 jobs | 41  |
Air Brake Endorsement | +10.37% | 563 jobs | 1,297 |
Passenger Endorsement | +7.10% | 1,069 jobs | 1,894 |
CDL B | +8.06% | 1,640 jobs | 3,053 |
CDL A | +11.92% | 438 jobs | 875 |
Most common benefits for Bus Drivers
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- 401(k) matching
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- License reimbursement
- Gym membership
- Referral program
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Salary satisfaction
38% of Bus drivers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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