Q: Do school bus drivers get benefits?

Yes, school bus drivers get benefits. School districts and bus companies often provide benefits packages to their drivers, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Question 1

How long does it take to become a School Bus Driver?

Accepted Answer

It takes 6 years of professional experience to become a school bus driver. That is the time it takes to learn specific school bus driver skills, but does not account for time spent in formal education.

Question 2

What are the pros and cons of being a school bus driver?

Accepted Answer

The pros of being a school bus driver include minimal work hours, no degree requirements, independent work, and paid holidays, while the cons are low pay, job stress, and physical discomfort.

Question 3

What is a good starting salary for a School Bus Driver?

Accepted Answer

A good starting salary for a school bus driver is $29,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a school bus driver in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for school bus drivers is $36,212, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a school bus driver can vary by state.

Question 4

Do school bus drivers get benefits?

Accepted Answer

Yes, school bus drivers get benefits. School districts and bus companies often provide benefits packages to their drivers, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Question 5

Can a school bus driver make 100k?

Accepted Answer

No, you cannot make $100,000 per year as a school bus driver. It is highly unlikely to earn over $100k because the average annual salary for a school bus driver is $36,212. Even school bus drivers in higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $43,000 per year.

Question 6

What percentage of School Bus Drivers are female?

Accepted Answer

55.5% of school bus drivers are female in the United States. This is 1.1 percentage points higher than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female school bus drivers has decreased by -0.1 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 93,606 female school bus drivers in the U.S. and 75,055 male school bus drivers in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 168,661 people with the specific job title of school bus driver and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

Question 7

How many hours do school bus drivers work?

Accepted Answer

School bus drivers typically work anywhere from 20 to 40 hours per week. Most school bus drivers work split shifts, which means that they work at two separate times daily. This is due to the nature of being a school bus driver. You take kids to and from school and aren't working during the other times.

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