Bus Drivers, School Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $59,470 +26.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.59
10th percentile $48,280
90th percentile $61,380
Employed locally 2,450
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,280
    25th
    $48,890
    50th (median)
    $59,470
    75th
    $60,680
    90th
    $61,380

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 64% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 36% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $63,820
    New Haven, CT $60,110
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $59,850
    Connecticut $59,340
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $58,240
    District of Columbia $54,450

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$40,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,860
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,330
    Light Truck Drivers$44,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,020
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Hartford, CT is $28.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Hartford, CT is 26.4% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $48,280 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,890.