Airline pilots make more than bus drivers in part because the training costs of being an airline pilot are higher.

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Airline pilots require extensive training and education, including obtaining a commercial pilot's license, instrument rating, and multiple hours of flight time. This training is expensive and typically requires taking out loans or financing. In comparison, bus drivers require a commercial driver's license (CDL) and may undergo some training, but it is not as lengthy or costly as that required for airline pilots. As a result, the higher cost of training for airline pilots contributes to their higher salaries.

Airline Pilots Make More Than Bus Drivers in Part Because