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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity vs. Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand: Salary Comparison (2026)

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercitys earn a median salary of $57,440/year, while Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hands earn $38,940/year - a difference of $18,500. Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercitys earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Median salary
$57,440
$38,940
Hourly rate
$27.61/hr
$18.72/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$38,250
$30,810
Senior level (90th %)
$82,640
$53,180
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
148,980
2,982,530
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Transportation
Transportation
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