Bus Drivers, School Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $63,820 +35.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.68
10th percentile $51,180
90th percentile $64,250
Employed locally 1,330
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,180
    25th
    $51,350
    50th (median)
    $63,820
    75th
    $64,210
    90th
    $64,250

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 57% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 43% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $60,110
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $59,850
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $59,470
    Connecticut $59,340
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $58,240
    District of Columbia $54,450

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,780
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,880
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,060
    Light Truck Drivers $45,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,670
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $39,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Bridgeport, CT is $30.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Bridgeport, CT is 35.7% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $51,180 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,350.