Intercity and charter bus travel tend to be seasonal. Drivers may work the maximum number of hours allowed during the summer and have fewer hours during the winter. School bus drivers only work when school is in session. Many drivers work 20 hours a week or less. Drivers who take field trips or who have midday kindergarten routes may work more hours a week.
Wages vary with training, experience and location.
Entry level wages may be lower. Few school bus drivers work 40 hours a week. Pay varies with the route, the service area, and the type of employer. In general, the larger the city, the more bus drivers are paid. Wages also change with the number of hours worked and miles driven.