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Top Types Of Transit Driver Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Transit Driver positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Shuttle Bus Driver

    Salary range: $36,000 - $45,000

    As a shuttle bus driver, your duties are to drive passengers, such as employees, airline passengers, or amusement park guests, around a pre-specified route. Some drivers may work for a medical institution or a government agency responsible for shuttling passengers who require special accommodations and transport, such as elderly home residents or citizens with mobility issues. Your responsibilities include following all transportation laws and safety protocols and helping passengers who need assistance with baggage or getting on and off your bus.

  • Transportation Dispatcher

    Salary range: $34,500 - $50,500

    A transportation dispatcher schedules drivers for pickups and deliveries along particular routes. Trucking companies, charter bus companies, and school districts need transportation dispatchers to manage the daily logistics of large fleets of drivers. A transportation dispatcher is the point of contact for drivers and clients or vendors, coordinating to balance customer needs with drivers’ health and safety. Transportation dispatchers maintain up-to-date records, review driver logs to check for errors or violations, and monitor drivers’ hours.

  • School Bus Driver

    Salary range: $35,000 - $50,500

    School bus drivers are typically employees of a school district or driving companies that contract with school districts. The primary job duty of a school bus driver is to transport students to and from schools. Most school districts have a dedicated route and stops for school bus drivers. School bus drivers also occasionally provide transportation during the school day for field trips. School bus drivers are responsible for the well-being of the students while they are in transit to and from school. They pay close attention to road safety, driving conditions, and the condition of their vehicle. They also need to control student behavior on the bus and may need to discipline students. School bus drivers will develop a rapport with the students in their care over time.

  • Access A Ride

    Salary range: $34,000 - $56,000

    Access A Ride is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Access A Ride jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $56,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Access A Ride job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • School Mini Bus Driver

    Salary range: $35,000 - $50,500

    School Mini Bus Driver is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for School Mini Bus Driver jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $50,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for School Mini Bus Driver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Rta Bus Driver

    Salary range: $34,000 - $46,500

    Rta Bus Driver is a typical job search query Most salaries for Rta Bus Driver jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $46,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Rta Bus Driver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Ct Transit

    Salary range: $34,500 - $43,000

    Ct Transit is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Ct Transit jobs pay between $34,500 (25th percentile) and $43,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Ct Transit job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Transportation Driver

    Salary range: $31,000 - $46,500

    A transportation driver is a vehicle driver in the transportation industry. Some sectors in which these drivers may work include trucking, transit, ground transportation for cargo or passengers, and scenic and sightseeing transportation. In this role, you may transport people to sporting events or on tours, or you may work in the transit department for a city or organization, transporting commuters in a bus. You can also work as a non-emergency medical transporter. Your general duties and responsibilities vary based on where you work and what you transport.

  • Kitsap Transit

    Salary range: $34,500 - $43,000

    Kitsap Transit is a common job search query. Most salaries for Kitsap Transit jobs pay between $34,500 (25th percentile) and $43,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Kitsap Transit job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Paratransit Driver

    Salary range: $32,000 - $38,500

    A paratransit driver, or paratransit operator, drives a specialized vehicle for the transportation of those with medical and mobility challenges. In paratransit driver jobs, your responsibilities include the safe operation of your vehicle, which may be large and require superb handling skills, and ensuring the safety and comfort of each passenger. You must accommodate passengers with a variety of disabilities, mobility devices, and medical equipment. While there are no education requirements, you will need a driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to pass a drug and background check. In some states, you may need either a special license or an additional certificate to operate a paratransit vehicle. Paratransit drivers often work for the local government, but you may also find positions with private transportation services or medical institutions.