Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (53-3021)
Occupation description: Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.
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Employment and Job Openings
| |
Average employment |
Average annual openings |
| |
2010 estimate | 2020 projection | Percent change |
Growth | Replacement | Total |
| Alaska |
663 | 740 |
11.6 | 8 |
13 | 21 |
| United States |
186,300 | 213,800 |
14.8 | 2,750 |
3,600 | 6,350 |
Job outlook
- Alaska:
Alaska’s employment growth is moderate with high employment opportunities. Read more.
2012 Wages
Labor Force Indicators
2011 Worker Characteristics
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| Total workers | Nonresident workers |
Percent nonresident | Percent age 45 plus | Percent age 50 plus |
| 975 | 438 |
44.9 | 65.0 |
51.7 |
| |
| 2011 Potential Supply
|
| Qualified but working in another occupation | 193 |
| Currently employed in a lower paid occupation | 88 |
| UI claimants previously working in occupation | 198 |
| |
| 2011 ALEXsys Employment Data
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| Number of registrants |
691 |
| Number of job position postings |
130 |
| Ratio of registrants to job position postings
| 5.3 |
Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training
| Education: High school diploma or equivalent |
Work experience: None |
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training |
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