Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Hartford, CT

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

Median annual salary $59,020 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.37
10th percentile $43,160
90th percentile $73,690
Employed locally 990
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,160
    25th
    $48,280
    50th (median)
    $59,020
    75th
    $73,690
    90th
    $73,690

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 64% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 36% 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
    Connecticut $56,870
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $51,220
    District of Columbia $50,470
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $50,230
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,570
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $48,300

    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
    Bus Drivers, School $59,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Hartford, CT is $28.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Hartford, CT is 2.8% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $43,160 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,280.