Skilled Trades
Bus Drivers, School
Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.
Median salary (BLS)
$47,920
10th–90th percentile (BLS)
$29k – $66k
Job outlook
No separate BLS projection for this specific role
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Education
Typical entry: No degree required
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Junior Bus Drivers, School
Entry / Junior
$29,240
~2 yrs to advance
Bus Drivers, School
Established
$47,920
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Bus Drivers, School
Senior
$56,825
Key skills
A typical day
- •Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
- •Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
- •Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
- •Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
- •Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
Fields of study
Any field
Top colleges for Skilled Trades
Explore all- Purdue University50% admit · $78,000 grad pay
- Ohio State University53% admit · $68,000 grad pay
- Pennsylvania State University55% admit · $70,000 grad pay
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