Careers in Commercial Vehicle Driving | Career Technical Certificate

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Interested in this program of study? Learn more about South Florida's employment picture and explore career options when you pursue additional studies in this area.

Job roles related to this area of study include:

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver

$22.25 Hourly Wage

4,131 Annual job openings

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.

An average salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers is $46,299. That is approximately $22.25 per hour. New hires generally start at around $31,873, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $89,314. The following chart illustrates this salary range.

36,451 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 3.7% over the next four years.

Bus Driver, School

$17.72 Hourly Wage

528 Annual job openings

Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.

An average salary for School Bus Drivers is $36,877. That is approximately $17.72 per hour. New hires generally start at around $28,820, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $50,418. The following chart illustrates this salary range.

3,241 School Bus Drivers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to decrease by 3.1% over the next four years.

Driver/Sales Worker

$17.11 Hourly Wage

1,121 Annual job openings

Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry. May also take orders, collect payment, or stock merchandise at point of delivery.

An average salary for Driver/Sales Workers is $35,598. That is approximately $17.11 per hour. New hires generally start at around $22,473, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $59,281. The following chart illustrates this salary range.

9,388 Driver/Sales Workers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 4.2% over the next four years.

Shuttle Driver or Chauffeur

$15.38 Hourly Wage

1,038 Annual job openings

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or scheduled basis. May collect a fare. Includes nonemergency medical transporters and hearse drivers.

An average salary for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs is $32,003. That is approximately $15.38 per hour. New hires generally start at around $25,082, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $50,515. The following chart illustrates this salary range.

6,320 Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 5.0% over the next four years.

Taxi Driver

$14.66 Hourly Wage

1,699 Annual job openings

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.

An average salary for Taxi Drivers is $30,503. That is approximately $14.66 per hour. New hires generally start at around $10,430, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $87,061. The following chart illustrates this salary range.

10,479 Taxi Drivers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 13.7% over the next four years.

Bus Driver, Transit and Intercity

$20.61 Hourly Wage

492 Annual job openings

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

An average salary for Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers is $42,880. That is approximately $20.61 per hour. New hires generally start at around $32,949, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $70,411. The following chart illustrates this salary range.

3,203 Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 4.0% over the next four years.