DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School
Occupational Description:
Transport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 6W- Upper Minnesota Valley | 120 | 22 | $14.99/hr | $2.76/hr | $10.03/hr | $10.85/hr | $13.23/hr | $19.82/hr | $21.81/hr |
| Minnesota | 13,400 | 884 | $15.05/hr | $0.29/hr | $10.19/hr | $12.40/hr | $15.41/hr | $17.57/hr | $19.00/hr |
| U S | 489,750 | 4,408 | $14.25/hr | $0.07/hr | $8.62/hr | $10.29/hr | $13.74/hr | $17.45/hr | $21.30/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer | 450 | $17.38/hr | N/A |
| Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services | 60 | $13.92/hr | N/A |
| Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs | 30 | $15.01/hr | N/A |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | 30 | $16.56/hr | N/A |
| Locomotive Engineers | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tasks for Bus Drivers, School
- Drives bus to transport pupils over specified routes.
- Reports delays or accidents.
- Inspects bus and checks gas, oil, and water levels.
- Makes minor repairs to bus.
- Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
- Complies with local traffic regulations.
- Maintains order among pupils during trip.