Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $70,700 +23.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.99
10th percentile $46,240
90th percentile $70,700
Employed locally 320
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,240
    25th
    $53,020
    50th (median)
    $70,700
    75th
    $70,700
    90th
    $70,700

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 88% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,700
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $57,400
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $54,100
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,020

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,660
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,990
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,230
    Light Truck Drivers $43,480
    Driver/Sales Workers $34,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Atlantic City?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Atlantic City, NJ is $33.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.99 or more per hour.

    Is Atlantic City above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 23.1% above the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $46,240 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,020.