Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Trenton, NJ

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

Median annual salary $57,400 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.60
10th percentile $40,920
90th percentile $70,700
Employed locally 470
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,920
    25th
    $48,810
    50th (median)
    $57,400
    75th
    $63,630
    90th
    $70,700

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 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
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $70,700
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,700
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $54,100
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,020

    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
    Bus Drivers, School $62,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Trenton, NJ is $27.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Trenton, NJ is 0.1% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $40,920 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,810.