Motor coach operator vs transit driver

The differences between motor coach operators and transit drivers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a motor coach operator has an average salary of $38,328, which is higher than the $36,195 average annual salary of a transit driver.

The top three skills for a motor coach operator include transport passengers, safety regulations and customer service. The most important skills for a transit driver are reliable transportation, CDL, and defensive driving.

Motor coach operator vs transit driver overview

	Motor Coach Operator	Transit Driver
Yearly salary	$38,328	$36,195
Hourly rate	$18.43	$17.40
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	40,807	362,919
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 29%	High School Diploma, 33%
Average age	55	55
Years of experience	-	-

Motor coach operator vs transit driver salary

Motor coach operators and transit drivers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Motor Coach Operator	Transit Driver
Average salary	$38,328	$36,195
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $47,000	Between $27,000 And $47,000
Highest paying City	-	West Haven, CT
Highest paying state	-	New Jersey
Best paying company	-	Keurig Dr Pepper
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between motor coach operator and transit driver education

There are a few differences between a motor coach operator and a transit driver in terms of educational background:

	Motor Coach Operator	Transit Driver
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 29%	High School Diploma, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Motor coach operator vs transit driver demographics

Here are the differences between motor coach operators' and transit drivers' demographics:

	Motor Coach Operator	Transit Driver
Average age	55	55
Gender ratio	Male, 71.4% Female, 28.6%	Male, 59.3% Female, 40.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 25.1% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 4.9% White, 47.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 25.1% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 4.9% White, 47.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between motor coach operator and transit driver duties and responsibilities

Motor coach operator example responsibilities.

Edit and revise CDL training manual for content and grammar.
Receive a certificate of completion with CDL license in driving passenger buses.
Perform a complete visual safety check of each bus driven on a daily basis, completing daily pre and post-trip checklists.
Used personal extensive knowledge of local area to develop the most efficient routes for MTA runs.
Operate communications equipment according to MTA rules and regulations.

Transit driver example responsibilities.

Accomplish CDL license with endorsement in doubles/triples.
Obtain full first aid and CPR training.
Well verse with first aid and CPR techniques.
Train new drivers on routes and for require testing for CDL.
Inform and train clients with GPS protocol and designate pick up and drop off points.
Respond to medical emergencies include administering first-aid and relay requests for services and transportation of patients to medical emergencies or appointments.

Motor coach operator vs transit driver skills

Common motor coach operator skills

Transport Passengers, 37%
Safety Regulations, 13%
Customer Service, 11%
DOT, 10%
CDL, 8%
Post-Trip Inspections, 4%

Common transit driver skills

Reliable Transportation, 20%
CDL, 15%
Defensive Driving, 12%
Passenger Endorsement, 5%
Safety Standards, 5%
CPR, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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