Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.

Wages for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$19.96	$25.46	$32.74
Minnesota	$20.07	$23.04	$31.19
Central Minnesota	$20.88	$21.87	$25.57
Northeast Minnesota	$19.40	$19.74	$22.12
Northwest Minnesota	$16.67	$19.85	$20.56
Southwest Minnesota	$20.43	$21.25	$25.68
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$22.71	$26.10	$32.96

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 2,810 workers employed in this small career.

 

Current Demand

This career is currently in high demand.

 

Future Demand   

This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers.

There will be a need for about 4,350 new Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

 

Employment Outlook for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Area	Employment		Employment Change
	2020	2030	Number	Percent
U S	165,200	200,000	34,800	21%
Minnesota	3,003	3,560	557	18.5%
Central Minnesota	296	329	33	11.1%
Northeast Minnesota	227	242	15	6.6%
Northwest Minnesota	235	281	46	19.6%
Southwest Minnesota	81	98	17	21%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	2,009	2,366	357	17.8%

Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.