Bus Drivers, School Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,030 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.57
10th percentile $35,310
90th percentile $59,630
Employed locally 450
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,310
    25th
    $43,300
    50th (median)
    $49,030
    75th
    $57,470
    90th
    $59,630

    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

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,740
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,450
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,170
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,460
    Light Truck Drivers $36,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Connecticut is $23.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Connecticut is 4.2% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $35,310 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,300.