Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $50,230 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.15
10th percentile $39,590
90th percentile $60,650
Employed locally 100
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,590
    25th
    $42,720
    50th (median)
    $50,230
    75th
    $60,650
    90th
    $60,650

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 60% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 40% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $59,020
    Connecticut $56,870
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $51,220
    District of Columbia $50,470
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,570
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $48,300

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,470
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,920
    Light Truck Drivers $44,080
    Bus Drivers, School $58,240
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $41,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Norwich, CT is $24.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Norwich, CT is 12.6% below 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $39,590 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,720.