Bus Drivers, School Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $51,170 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.60
10th percentile $35,820
90th percentile $67,080
Employed locally 320
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,820
    25th
    $46,530
    50th (median)
    $51,170
    75th
    $57,370
    90th
    $67,080

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 63% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $62,250
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,610
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $48,080

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,660
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,990
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,230
    Light Truck Drivers $43,480
    Driver/Sales Workers $34,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Atlantic City?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Atlantic City, NJ is $24.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.83 or more per hour.

    Is Atlantic City above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 8.8% above the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $35,820 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,530.