Bus Drivers, School or Special Client (53-3022) in Southwest Workforce Development Area



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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,940
Mean wage		$20.02
Entry wage		$13.59
10th percentile wage		$12.07
50th percentile wage		$18.44
90th percentile wage		$30.19

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	1,700	87.6%
Education and Health Services	220	11.3%
Public Administration	20	1.1%
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	1,700	$18.74
Public Administration	20	$17.87
Education and Health Services	220	$16.64

Bus Drivers, School or Special Client (53-3022)

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.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$18.44		$16.71		$1.73
2017	$18.15	+1.6%	$16.45	+1.6%	$1.70
2016	$17.54	+3.5%	$15.89	+3.5%	$1.65
2015	$16.95	+3.5%	$15.36	+3.5%	$1.59
2014	$16.55	+2.4%	$15.00	+2.4%	$1.55
2013	$16.18	+2.3%	$14.66	+2.3%	$1.52
2012	$15.92	+1.6%	$14.43	+1.6%	$1.49
2011	$15.55	+2.4%	$14.09	+2.4%	$1.46
2010	$15.36	+1.2%	$13.92	+1.2%	$1.44
2009	$15.07	+1.9%	$13.66	+1.9%	$1.41
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$18.44		$24.57		-$6.13
2017	$18.15	+1.6%	$24.31	+1.1%	-$6.15
2016	$17.54	+3.5%	$23.66	+2.8%	-$6.12
2015	$16.95	+3.5%	$23.12	+2.3%	-$6.17
2014	$16.55	+2.4%	$22.63	+2.1%	-$6.08
2013	$16.18	+2.3%	$22.15	+2.2%	-$5.96
2012	$15.92	+1.6%	$21.70	+2.1%	-$5.78
2011	$15.55	+2.4%	$21.33	+1.7%	-$5.77
2010	$15.36	+1.2%	$21.00	+1.6%	-$5.63
2009	$15.07	+1.9%	$20.64	+1.7%	-$5.57

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central	$18.59	1,860
Southwest	$18.44	1,940
Eastern	$17.42	1,450
Northwest	$17.16	1,690

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$17.08	2,910
Southwest	$18.44	1,940
South Central	$18.59	1,860
Northwest	$17.16	1,690


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