Bus Drivers, School Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $60,110 +27.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.90
10th percentile $47,760
90th percentile $61,370
Employed locally 1,380
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,760
    25th
    $48,940
    50th (median)
    $60,110
    75th
    $61,210
    90th
    $61,370

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 70% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 30% 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
    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 New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,400
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,640
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,180
    Light Truck Drivers $41,750
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in New Haven, CT is $28.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in New Haven, CT is 27.8% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $47,760 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,940.