New Jersey Median
$61,140
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.39
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $59,050
State Rank
#13 of 51
6,420 employed here
How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make in New Jersey?
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in New Jersey take home a median of $61,140 annually — roughly $29.39 an hour — which runs 4% above the national median of $59,050.
Within New Jersey, entry-level pay starts around $48,340 while the top 10% make $70,700 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $53,020 and $70,700 a year.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary range in New Jersey
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,340 | $23.24 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $53,020 | $25.49 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $61,140 | $29.39 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $70,700 | $33.99 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $70,700 | $33.99 |
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How New Jersey compares
New Jersey ranks 13th out of 51 states and territories for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other states
New York $84,480Washington $72,280Hawaii $68,500California $67,130Oregon $65,510Massachusetts $65,460Maryland $65,220Illinois $65,200Alaska $64,150Colorado $63,010Ohio $62,760Nevada $61,700Missouri $60,660Delaware $60,510Connecticut $60,100Indiana $58,410Maine $57,870District of Columbia $55,580New Hampshire $54,830Kentucky $54,550Arizona $53,870Vermont $53,830Virginia $52,940Wisconsin $52,660Pennsylvania $51,360Utah $50,730Oklahoma $50,300Minnesota $50,200Idaho $49,000North Dakota $48,890Louisiana $48,860Texas $48,740Rhode Island $48,610Florida $48,300Tennessee $47,770Michigan $47,660Iowa $45,890Montana $45,640Wyoming $45,630New Mexico $45,610Georgia $45,500Nebraska $45,120North Carolina $44,060South Carolina $43,330South Dakota $41,590Kansas $41,340West Virginia $39,260Mississippi $38,570Alabama $37,700Arkansas $37,520
Working as Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in New Jersey
Nationally, about 159,000 people work as Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare New Jersey pay ($61,140) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make in New Jersey?
The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in New Jersey is $61,140 per year, or about $29.39 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $48,340 at the entry level to $70,700 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Jersey pay compare to the national average?
New Jersey pays Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity about 4% more than the national median of $59,050. New Jersey ranks 13th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Jersey a good state for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity?
Yes on pay — New Jersey pays above the national median for this occupation, at $61,140 a year. About 6,420 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity are employed in New Jersey. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Jersey?
The highest-paying occupations in New Jersey include Radiologist ($482,700), Surgeon, All Other ($437,890), Physician, Pathologists ($355,970), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.