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Job outlook for interstate bus drivers in the United States
Are interstate bus driver jobs in demand?
Yes, interstate bus driver jobs are in demand. Interstate bus driver demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Interstate bus driver job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of interstate bus driver jobs and the average interstate bus driver salary over time.
Interstate bus driver jobs over time
Interstate bus driver job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 136 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 167 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 573 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 580 | 0.00% |
Average interstate bus driver salary over time
Interstate bus driver salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,891 | $25.91 | +5.3% |
| 2024 | $51,169 | $24.60 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $49,285 | $23.69 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $47,762 | $22.96 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $46,603 | $22.41 | +3.9% |
Interstate bus driver jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of interstate bus driver job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where interstate bus drivers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for interstate bus drivers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 6,788 | 53% |
| 2 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 5,931 | 51% |
| 3 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 3,405 | 51% |
| 4 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 2,469 | 49% |
| 5 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 1,370 | 44% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 419 | 44% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 4,432 | 42% |
| 8 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 743 | 41% |
| 9 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 1,545 | 35% |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,992 | 34% |
| 11 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 1,605 | 33% |
| 12 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 956 | 33% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 349 | 33% |
| 14 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 2,181 | 32% |
| 15 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 962 | 32% |
| 16 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 958 | 32% |
| 17 | Vermont | 623,657 | 198 | 32% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 3,607 | 28% |
| 19 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 2,818 | 28% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 1,009 | 28% |
Most common cities for interstate bus drivers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champaign | 1 | 1% | $79,556 |