How much does a bus driver make in New Jersey?
$59,430a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in New Jersey. That is $28.57 an hour or $4,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.57
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,640Median: $59,430Highest 10%: $71,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,640 | $22.42 | |
| 25th | $51,160 | $24.60 | |
| Median | $59,430 | $28.57 | |
| 75th | $65,240 | $31.37 | |
| 90th | $71,520 | $34.38 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $63,400 |
| New York, NY | $59,790 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $57,440 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,960 |
| Allentown, PA | $49,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 2. Washington | $63,370 |
| 3. Connecticut | $61,520 |
| 4. California | $61,040 |
| 5. New Jersey | $59,430 |
| 6. Hawaii | $59,090 |
| 7. Rhode Island | $58,700 |
| 8. New York | $56,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $28.57 ($59,430 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $59,430 against $47,920 nationally, 24% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for bus driver pay?
New Jersey ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays bus drivers the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $63,400 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.