Bus Drivers, School Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $62,250 +32.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.93
10th percentile $46,620
90th percentile $62,250
Employed locally 710
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,620
    25th
    $57,220
    50th (median)
    $62,250
    75th
    $62,250
    90th
    $62,250

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 65% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 35% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,600
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $51,170
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,610
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $48,080

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,720
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,730
    Light Truck Drivers $45,840
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,580
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Trenton, NJ is $29.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Trenton, NJ is 32.3% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $46,620 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,220.