How much does a Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity earn in 2026?

The average Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary ranges from 37,630 to 82,660 per year in the United States.

Is Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity a good career in 2026?

Yes, Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity has medium demand in 2026. The field offers 0% remote opportunities.

What skills do I need to become a Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity?

Requires a mix of technical and soft skills.

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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Medium demand

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage.

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Trainee Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity → Technician Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity → Senior Technician Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity → Lead Technician Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

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About the profession

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

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Trainee Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity → Technician Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity → Senior Technician Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity → Lead Technician Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Where are you on this career path?

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Salary Growth

L1

$38K – $49K

L2

$49K – $60K

L3

$60K – $71K

L4

$71K – $83K

Entry → Top level growth2x

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12-24 months

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24-36 months

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30-48 months

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83K

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Learning Path

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Career levels

Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $37,630 - $48,888/year With equity/bonuses: $41,393 - $58,666 Top markets (SF/NYC): $43,275 - $58,666 Execute core tasks using Operation and…

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Day in Life

Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown

9am — Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board. 10am — Announce stops to passengers.

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Income Dynamics

Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years

Year 1: Entry level $26,341 - $43,999 Year 2-3: Junior level $48,888 - $57,138 Year 4-6: Mid level $57,138 - $61,949 Year 7-10: Senior level $61,949 - $74,973 Year 10+:…

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You find the craft of a Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Operation and Control and Operations Monitoring You…

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