The salary statistics and trend of bus drivers in the industry of transit and ground passenger transportation 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 | $21,470 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $26,520 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $32,910 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $40,660 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $49,640 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for bus drivers in the industry of transit and ground passenger transportation. 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 $49,640. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $32,910. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent bus drivers is $21,470.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of bus drivers in the industry of Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $32,910 | 2.92% | 10.09% |
| 2016 | $31,950 | 3.10% | - |
| 2015 | $30,960 | 0.81% | - |
| 2014 | $30,710 | 1.92% | - |
| 2013 | $30,120 | 1.76% | - |
| 2012 | $29,590 | - | - |
The average salaries of bus drivers in 21 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.
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