The map below shows you the number of bus and rail operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where bus and rail operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to bus and rail operator professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the bus and rail operator job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the bus and rail operator industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to bus and rail operator professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the bus and rail operator job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the bus and rail operator industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Yes, bus and rail operator jobs are in demand. Bus and rail operator demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	591	0.00%
2020	645	0.00%
2019	615	0.00%
2018	507	0.00%
2017	692	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$33,817	$16.26	+2.3%
2024	$33,057	$15.89	--0.4%
2023	$33,198	$15.96	+2.6%
2022	$32,346	$15.55	+2.7%
2021	$31,499	$15.14	+3.7%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Rhode Island	1,059,639	202	19%
2	Alaska	739,795	131	18%
3	Massachusetts	6,859,819	1,162	17%
4	District of Columbia	693,972	109	16%
5	Maryland	6,052,177	886	15%
6	New Jersey	9,005,644	900	10%
7	Hawaii	1,427,538	89	6%
8	Oregon	4,142,776	185	4%
9	Connecticut	3,588,184	155	4%
10	New Hampshire	1,342,795	60	4%
11	Montana	1,050,493	44	4%
12	Missouri	6,113,532	179	3%
13	Pennsylvania	12,805,537	274	2%
14	Illinois	12,802,023	255	2%
15	Michigan	9,962,311	150	2%
16	Minnesota	5,576,606	121	2%
17	Kansas	2,913,123	72	2%
18	Iowa	3,145,711	49	2%
19	Idaho	1,716,943	30	2%
20	Vermont	623,657	13	2%

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