The salary statistics of bus drivers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare bus driver salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $24,570 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $26,130 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $28,740 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $33,570 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $42,060 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for bus drivers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. 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 $42,060. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $28,740. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid bus drivers is $24,570.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of bus drivers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $28,740 | -6.44% | 7.76% |
| 2017 | $30,590 | 4.61% | - |
| 2016 | $29,180 | 4.01% | - |
| 2015 | $28,010 | 4.68% | - |
| 2014 | $26,700 | 0.45% | - |
| 2013 | $26,580 | 0.26% | - |
| 2012 | $26,510 | - | - |
The average salaries of bus drivers in two industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed bus driver salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Spectator Sports | |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].