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What is a bus transportation manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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The average bus transportation manager salary is $65,384. The most common degree is a bachelor's degree degree with an business major. It usually takes 2-4 years of experience to become a bus transportation manager. Bus transportation managers with a Commercial Driver License (CDL) certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 5% and produce 32,800 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreBus Transportation ManagerUS Average
Salary
5.1

Avg. Salary $65,384

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
10.0

Growth rate 5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.42%

Asian 6.10%

Black or African American 11.11%

Hispanic or Latino 18.45%

Unknown 4.30%

White 59.62%

Gender

female 46.46%

male 53.54%

Age - 45
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 45
Stress level
10.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.6

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
2.3

Work life balance is very poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a bus transportation manager

  1. Explore bus transportation manager education requirements

    Most common bus transportation manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    36.8 %

    Associate

    25.0 %

    High School Diploma

    20.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific bus transportation manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Safety Rules38.35%
    CDL19.27%
    Pre9.49%
    Post-Trip Inspections9.07%
    CPR6.83%
  3. Complete relevant bus transportation manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New bus transportation managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a bus transportation manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real bus transportation manager resumes.
  4. Research bus transportation manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage inventory of inbound ocean containers, coordinate and schedule TL operations, supervise yard hostlers and manage outbound trailer traffic.
    • Maintain knowledge of first-aide and CPR procedures.
    • Train to provide cpr, first aid and a services.
    • Process time cards, payroll and issuing per-diem checks to drivers.
  5. Apply for bus transportation manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a bus transportation manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average bus transportation manager salary

The average bus transportation manager salary in the United States is $65,384 per year or $31 per hour. Bus transportation manager salaries range between $29,000 and $143,000 per year.

Average bus transportation manager salary
$65,384 Yearly
$31.43 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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