How much does a bus driver make in Connecticut?
$60,100a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Connecticut. That is $28.89 an hour or $5,008 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.89
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,130Median: $60,100Highest 10%: $75,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,130 | $21.22 | |
| 25th | $49,120 | $23.62 | |
| Median | $60,100 | $28.89 | |
| 75th | $75,040 | $36.08 | |
| 90th | $75,040 | $36.08 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hartford, CT | $60,100 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $59,120 |
| Norwich, CT | $51,480 |
| Waterbury, CT | $49,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 13. New Jersey | $61,140 |
| 14. Missouri | $60,660 |
| 15. Delaware | $60,510 |
| 16. Connecticut | $60,100 |
| 17. Indiana | $58,410 |
| 18. Maine | $57,870 |
| 19. District of Columbia | $55,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $28.89 ($60,100 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $60,100 against $59,050 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for bus driver pay?
Connecticut ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays bus drivers the most?
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, with a median of $60,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.