U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsTransport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 467,610 | 0.9 % | $13.78 | $28,660 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $8.14 | $9.84 | $13.26 | $16.85 | $20.52 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $16,930 | $20,470 | $27,580 | $35,040 | $42,690 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 227,710 | 2.67 | $13.43 | $27,930 |
| School and Employee Bus Transportation | 152,360 | 76.11 | $14.39 | $29,940 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 45,520 | 0.81 | $15.07 | $31,350 |
| Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | 13,840 | 17.34 | $12.53 | $26,070 |
| Individual and Family Services | 8,880 | 0.73 | $10.68 | $22,210 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School and Employee Bus Transportation | 152,360 | 76.11 | $14.39 | $29,940 |
| Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | 13,840 | 17.34 | $12.53 | $26,070 |
| Charter Bus Industry | 1,920 | 6.17 | $15.38 | $31,990 |
| Urban Transit Systems | 1,450 | 3.64 | $13.49 | $28,060 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 227,710 | 2.67 | $13.43 | $27,930 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Support Services | 500 | 0.38 | $17.27 | $35,920 |
| Charter Bus Industry | 1,920 | 6.17 | $15.38 | $31,990 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 45,520 | 0.81 | $15.07 | $31,350 |
| Taxi and Limousine Service | (8) | (8) | $14.89 | $30,970 |
| Activities Related to Real Estate | (8) | (8) | $14.55 | $30,260 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 50,350 | 6.04 | 1.64 | $17.15 | $35,660 |
| Texas | 31,150 | 3.09 | 0.84 | $11.54 | $24,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 28,160 | 5.14 | 1.40 | $14.20 | $29,530 |
| California | 23,850 | 1.70 | 0.46 | $16.15 | $33,600 |
| Illinois | 21,900 | 3.96 | 1.08 | $13.45 | $27,980 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 50,350 | 6.04 | 1.64 | $17.15 | $35,660 |
| Kentucky | 9,910 | 5.78 | 1.57 | $14.84 | $30,870 |
| West Virginia | 3,960 | 5.75 | 1.56 | $10.55 | $21,950 |
| North Dakota | 1,980 | 5.55 | 1.51 | $15.34 | $31,910 |
| Mississippi | 5,730 | 5.36 | 1.46 | $8.99 | $18,700 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 10,790 | 4.01 | 1.09 | $17.18 | $35,740 |
| New York | 50,350 | 6.04 | 1.64 | $17.15 | $35,660 |
| Nevada | 2,070 | 1.86 | 0.51 | $16.91 | $35,170 |
| Alaska | 1,070 | 3.46 | 0.94 | $16.88 | $35,120 |
| Massachusetts | 10,620 | 3.41 | 0.93 | $16.24 | $33,790 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 20,130 | 4.04 | 1.10 | $18.09 | $37,640 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 13,520 | 3.82 | 1.04 | $13.13 | $27,320 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 10,230 | 8.50 | 2.31 | $17.61 | $36,630 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 9,050 | 3.62 | 0.98 | $12.39 | $25,760 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 8,180 | 3.72 | 1.01 | $11.61 | $24,150 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 6,370 | 3.80 | 1.03 | $14.96 | $31,110 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 6,220 | 5.69 | 1.55 | $13.74 | $28,570 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 6,180 | 1.62 | 0.44 | $15.79 | $32,830 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 5,850 | 3.24 | 0.88 | $19.53 | $40,620 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 5,840 | 2.55 | 0.69 | $16.48 | $34,270 |