The salary statistics and trend of bus drivers in the industry of general freight trucking are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare bus driver salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,340 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $30,510 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $35,190 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $38,830 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $41,250 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for bus drivers in the industry of general freight trucking. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) bus drivers is $41,250. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $35,190. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent bus drivers is $27,340.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of bus drivers in the industry of General Freight Trucking from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $35,190 | -0.85% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | $35,490 | 0.39% | - |
| 2014 | $35,350 | -3.93% | - |
| 2013 | $36,740 | 4.22% | - |
| 2012 | $35,190 | - | - |
The average salaries of bus drivers in five industries within the transportation and warehousing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of bus drivers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| General Freight Trucking | |
| Support Activities for Road Transportation | |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water | |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other | |
| Specialized Freight Trucking | |
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