Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary
In Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, bus drivers, transit and intercities earn $70,700 at the median, or about $33.99 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $71K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 98.86), that's roughly $71,515 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,792/month, about 38.8% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $71K get you in Atlantic City-Hammonton?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Atlantic City-Hammonton’s Regional Price Parity (98.86). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Atlantic City-Hammonton
Atlantic City-Hammonton sits well above the national pay line for bus drivers, transit and intercity, local pay runs about 20% higher than the U.S. median of $59K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,792/month, which is 38.6% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 98.86) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. The pay premium is real, but so are the offsets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for bus drivers, transit and intercities in metros near Atlantic City-Hammonton, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $53K | $51K |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $78K | $69K |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $53K | $52K |
| Pittsburgh | $60K | $63K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ
Entry-level bus drivers, transit and intercities (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $71K. Top earners bring in $71K or more, a $21K spread from bottom to top.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $84K | +43% | 16,770 |
| Washington | $72K | +22% | 6,960 |
| Hawaii | $69K | +16% | 2,190 |
| California | $67K | +14% | 24,380 |
| Oregon | $66K | +11% | 2,620 |
| Massachusetts | $65K | +11% | 3,970 |
| Maryland | $65K | +10% | 4,890 |
| Illinois | $65K | +10% | 8,650 |
| Alaska | $64K | +9% | 250 |
| Colorado | $63K | +7% | 3,540 |
| Ohio | $63K | +6% | 4,000 |
| Nevada | $62K | +4% | 2,540 |
| New Jersey | $61K | +4% | 6,420 |
| Missouri | $61K | +3% | 1,860 |
| Delaware | $61K | +2% | 380 |
| Connecticut | $60K | +2% | 1,830 |
| Indiana | $58K | -1% | 2,130 |
| Maine | $58K | -2% | 470 |
| District of Columbia | $56K | -6% | 150 |
| New Hampshire | $55K | -7% | 300 |
| Kentucky | $55K | -8% | 2,570 |
| Arizona | $54K | -9% | 3,240 |
| Vermont | $54K | -9% | 440 |
| Virginia | $53K | -10% | 3,800 |
| Wisconsin | $53K | -11% | 2,220 |
| Pennsylvania | $51K | -13% | 4,710 |
| Utah | $51K | -14% | 1,230 |
| Oklahoma | $50K | -15% | 1,760 |
| Minnesota | $50K | -15% | 2,610 |
| Idaho | $49K | -17% | 520 |
| North Dakota | $49K | -17% | 250 |
| Louisiana | $49K | -17% | 1,490 |
| Texas | $49K | -17% | 11,600 |
| Rhode Island | $49K | -18% | 70 |
| Florida | $48K | -18% | 9,130 |
| Tennessee | $48K | -19% | 1,970 |
| Michigan | $48K | -19% | 3,620 |
| Iowa | $46K | -22% | 1,560 |
| Montana | $46K | -23% | 450 |
| Wyoming | $46K | -23% | 130 |
| New Mexico | $46K | -23% | 580 |
| Georgia | $46K | -23% | 3,700 |
| Nebraska | $45K | -24% | 460 |
| North Carolina | $44K | -25% | 2,900 |
| South Carolina | $43K | -27% | 630 |
| South Dakota | $42K | -30% | 410 |
| Kansas | $41K | -30% | 430 |
| West Virginia | $39K | -34% | 520 |
| Mississippi | $39K | -35% | 400 |
| Alabama | $38K | -36% | 960 |
| Arkansas | $38K | -36% | 570 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a bus drivers, transit and intercity afford a 2BR apartment alone in Atlantic City-Hammonton?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $71K, rent takes 38.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,792/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,400/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for bus drivers, transit and intercities in Atlantic City-Hammonton?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new bus drivers, transit and intercities typically earn — is $49K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,969/month. At HUD’s $1,792/month FMR, rent would take 60% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is bus drivers, transit and intercity a high-paying job in Atlantic City-Hammonton?
Local pay is 20% above the national median — $71K here vs. $59K nationally.
How does Atlantic City-Hammonton compare to the national average for bus drivers, transit and intercities?
Atlantic City-Hammonton pays $71K median vs. the U.S. average of $59K — that’s +20%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 98.86), the purchasing-power equivalent is $72K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercities make in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ?
The median is $70,700 a year, that works out to about $34 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,480, and experienced bus drivers, transit and intercities can clear $70,700. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $71K enough to live in Atlantic City-Hammonton?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,643/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,792/month, which eats 38.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a bus drivers, transit and intercity salary go in Atlantic City-Hammonton?
Atlantic City-Hammonton has a Regional Price Parity of 98.86 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median bus drivers, transit and intercity salary is worth about $71,515 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do bus drivers, transit and intercities get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.