Transportation salaries are growing rapidly as the demand for transportation workers grows. The increasing importance of e-commerce and global supply chains are likely to keep the need for transportation workers strong. Also, turnover in the transportation industry is high and an aging workforce is pushing employers to attract new workers to the industry through better pay and benefits.
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Bus Operator in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $55,047, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $50,190, Education with a median total pay of $45,300, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $43,179, and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $41,793.
Frequently asked questions about Bus Operator salaries
The average salary for Bus Operator is $55,060 per year or $26 per hour, with top earners making up to $77,125 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $46,461 (25th percentile) to $65,826 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1549 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Bus Operator employees.
The highest salary for Bus Operator is $65,826 per year, $5,485 per month or $32 per hour.
The lowest salary for Bus Operator is $46,461 per year, $3,872 per month or $22 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Bus Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $43,582 per year (estimate) and goes up to $75,140 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.