Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Waterbury, CT

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

Median annual salary $48,300 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $42,550
90th percentile $54,850
Employed locally 210
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,550
    25th
    $42,550
    50th (median)
    $48,300
    75th
    $54,850
    90th
    $54,850

    Waterbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 56% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 44% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $50,230
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,570

    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
    Bus Drivers, School $59,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Waterbury, CT is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Waterbury, CT is 15.9% 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 Waterbury?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $42,550 per year in Waterbury, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,550.