Bus Drivers, School Salary in Waterbury, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterbury-Shelton, CT

Median annual salary $59,850 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.77
10th percentile $48,070
90th percentile $62,210
Employed locally 730
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,070
    25th
    $48,200
    50th (median)
    $59,850
    75th
    $60,240
    90th
    $62,210

    Waterbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 69% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 31% 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
    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 Waterbury, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,400
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,540
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,420
    Light Truck Drivers $42,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,290
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Waterbury, CT is $28.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Waterbury, CT is 27.2% 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 Waterbury?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $48,070 per year in Waterbury, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,200.