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Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers in Connecticut
Is Connecticut a good place for you to work as a Transit and Intercity Bus Driver?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers in Connecticut are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers in Connecticut is growing faster than average.
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Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers in Connecticut earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers Work in Connecticut?
In 2018, there were 1,620 Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers working in the state.
There were 1,550 Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 70 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,900 Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers working in it, which means Connecticut has fewer Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers than average.
Job Projections for Connecticut
Jobs for Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers in this state are growing at a rate of 14.7% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.0%.
Connecticut Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 450 annual job openings, and a total of 3,590 jobs for Connecticut Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 24,000 annual jobs and 195,400 total jobs in 2026.
What do Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers Make in Connecticut?
In 2018 wages for Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers ranged from $33,510 to $60,770 with $50,550 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.11 to $29.22. The median hourly rate was $24.3.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $22.06 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $2.24.
The median salary in Connecticut is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Connecticut Metros for Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 830 | n/a |
Springfield, MA-CT | 560 | $52,640 |
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT | 300 | $54,560 |
Worcester, MA-CT | 210 | $48,150 |
Danbury, CT | 100 | $47,610 |
Top States for Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers Employment
View the list below to see where most Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 27,730 | $50,760 |
New York | 19,630 | $67,040 |
Florida | 11,800 | $30,550 |
Texas | 11,240 | $39,030 |
New Jersey | 7,300 | $49,670 |
Illinois | 6,600 | $60,520 |
Washington | 5,290 | $58,980 |
Maryland | 5,200 | $38,340 |
Ohio | 5,200 | $38,380 |
Pennsylvania | 5,150 | $33,440 |
Virginia | 5,080 | $40,930 |
Michigan | 4,950 | $33,620 |
Massachusetts | 4,730 | $51,680 |
Minnesota | 3,980 | $38,920 |
Colorado | 3,600 | $38,560 |
North Carolina | 3,590 | $29,710 |
Arizona | 3,550 | $39,110 |
Tennessee | 3,070 | $36,020 |
Oregon | 2,950 | $50,870 |
Georgia | 2,670 | $27,760 |
Below are the states where Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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New York | $67,040 |
Illinois | $60,520 |
Washington | $58,980 |
Alaska | $55,590 |
Massachusetts | $51,680 |
Oregon | $50,870 |
California | $50,760 |
Connecticut | $50,550 |
New Jersey | $49,670 |
Wisconsin | $47,790 |
Related Careers in CT
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | CT Employment Total |
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What Major Will Prepare You For a Transit and Intercity Bus Driver Career?
- Transportation & Materials Moving
- Ground Transportation
- Truck & Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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