How much does a bus driver make in Connecticut?
$61,520a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Connecticut. That is $29.58 an hour or $5,127 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.58
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,830Median: $61,520Highest 10%: $65,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,830 | $22.03 | |
| 25th | $47,490 | $22.83 | |
| Median | $61,520 | $29.58 | |
| 75th | $63,110 | $30.34 | |
| 90th | $65,090 | $31.29 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $63,710 |
| New Haven, CT | $62,160 |
| Hartford, CT | $61,560 |
| Waterbury, CT | $61,550 |
| Norwich, CT | $59,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 1. Massachusetts | $65,170 |
| 2. Washington | $63,370 |
| 3. Connecticut | $61,520 |
| 4. California | $61,040 |
| 5. New Jersey | $59,430 |
| 6. Hawaii | $59,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $29.58 ($61,520 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $61,520 against $47,920 nationally, 28% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for bus driver pay?
Connecticut ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays bus drivers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $63,710 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.