DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Occupational Description:

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to First Quarter, 2013
					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities	N/A	N/A	$18.84/hr	$1.39/hr	$12.57/hr	$13.83/hr	$18.57/hr	$23.97/hr	$27.33/hr
Minnesota	3,030	794	$17.38/hr	$1.34/hr	$11.41/hr	$13.15/hr	$15.97/hr	$21.81/hr	$26.15/hr
U S	162,840	3,582	$18.82/hr	$0.38/hr	$10.43/hr	$13.25/hr	$17.90/hr	$23.83/hr	$29.10/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.

Leading Industries for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Industry	OES Employment	OES Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	1,170	$14.25/hr

Other Regional Data For Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Geography (click title for details)	OES		Projections
Geography (click title for details)	Employment	Median Wage	% Change -
EDR 10 - Southeast	280	$14.52/hr	N/A
EDR 7W- Central	250	$12.12/hr	N/A
EDR 3 - Arrowhead	170	$18.47/hr	N/A
EDR 8 - Southwest	60	$9.54/hr	N/A
EDR 9 - South Central	60	$13.24/hr	N/A
EDR 4 - West Central	30	$14.50/hr	N/A
EDR 6W- Upper Minnesota Valley	30	$16.56/hr	N/A
EDR 2 - Headwaters	30	$12.17/hr	N/A
EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities	N/A	$18.57/hr	N/A

Related Occupations
Occupation (click title for details)	OES		Projections
Occupation (click title for details)	Employment	Median Wage	% Change -
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services	7,830	$17.37/hr	N/A
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	4,460	$17.73/hr	N/A
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs	1,540	$12.68/hr	N/A
Cargo and Freight Agents	980	$18.54/hr	N/A
Couriers and Messengers	690	$13.14/hr	N/A
Transportation Inspectors	180	$37.20/hr	N/A

Tasks for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Drives vehicle over specified route or to specified destination according to time schedule to transport passengers, complying with traffic regulations.
Parks vehicle at loading area for passengers to board.
Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
Records cash receipts and ticket fares.
Reports delays or accidents.
Inspects vehicle, and checks gas, oil, and water before departure.
Makes minor repairs to vehicle and changes tires.
Advises passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicle.
Loads and unloads baggage in baggage compartment.
Assists passengers with baggage and collects tickets or cash fares.