How much does a bus driver make in New Jersey?
$61,140a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in New Jersey. That is $29.39 an hour or $5,095 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.39
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,340Median: $61,140Highest 10%: $70,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,340 | $23.24 | |
| 25th | $53,020 | $25.49 | |
| Median | $61,140 | $29.39 | |
| 75th | $70,700 | $33.99 | |
| 90th | $70,700 | $33.99 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $78,130 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $70,700 |
| Allentown, PA | $60,750 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $53,020 |
| Trenton, NJ | $53,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 10. Colorado | $63,010 |
| 11. Ohio | $62,760 |
| 12. Nevada | $61,700 |
| 13. New Jersey | $61,140 |
| 14. Missouri | $60,660 |
| 15. Delaware | $60,510 |
| 16. Connecticut | $60,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $29.39 ($61,140 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $61,140 against $59,050 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for bus driver pay?
New Jersey ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays bus drivers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $78,130 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.