The salary statistics and trend of bus drivers in the industry of other 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 | $20,560 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $23,850 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $29,160 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $37,000 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $46,430 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for bus drivers in the industry of other 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 $46,430. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $29,160. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent bus drivers is $20,560.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of bus drivers in the industry of Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $29,160 | 3.16% | 7.96% |
| 2016 | $28,240 | 4.82% | - |
| 2015 | $26,880 | 1.64% | - |
| 2014 | $26,440 | 0.19% | - |
| 2013 | $26,390 | -1.71% | - |
| 2012 | $26,840 | - | - |
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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