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	Bus Drivers, School	First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators	Transportation Inspectors	Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs	Passenger Attendants
SUMMARY	51% Moderate Risk	33% Low Risk	36% Low Risk	54% Moderate Risk	47% Moderate Risk
JOB SCORE	2.8/10	5.4/10	4.1/10	4.8/10	2.8/10
POLLING	59% (Moderate Risk, Based on 115 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	60% (High Risk, Based on 20 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	66% (High Risk, Based on 29 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	0.2%	3.7%	1.7%	6.7%	4.7%
WAGES	$47,040 or $22.61 per hour	$61,890 or $29.75 per hour	$85,750 or $41.22 per hour	$36,670 or $17.63 per hour	$37,560 or $18.06 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	387,920	605,510	23,320	229,630	25,340
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DESCRIPTION	Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.	Directly supervise and coordinate activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.	Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transportation inspectors, such as freight inspectors, rail inspectors, and other inspectors of transportation vehicles not elsewhere classified.	Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or scheduled basis. May collect a fare. Includes nonemergency medical transporters and hearse drivers.	Provide services to ensure the safety of passengers aboard ships, buses, trains, or within the station or terminal. Perform duties such as explaining the use of safety equipment, serving meals or beverages, or answering questions related to travel.

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