Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bus Driver jobs in Newark, NJ

19,770 bus drivers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $78,130/year median · 32% above the national median.

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The median bus driver salary in Newark, NJ is $78,130/year, with a typical range of $64,590 to $84,700 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Newark is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$78,130/yearBLS
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Bus Driver pay in Newark, NJ

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Newark metro. Half of Bus Drivers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $64,590 $78,130 $84,700
25th$64,590 Median$78,130 75th$84,700 vs US32% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (SOC 53-3052, Bus Driver). Newark is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Bus Driver salary guide →

What is a Bus Driver salary in Newark?

The median bus driver salary in Newark, NJ is $78,130/year, with a typical range of $64,590 to $84,700 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 19,770 bus drivers employed in the Newark metro area. Newark is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Bus Driver pay bands in Newark by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level Bus Driver

Typical mid level band in Newark
Example (illustrative)
Location
Newark, NJ
Typical pay range
$72,270–$90,162
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Bus Driver

Typical senior band in Newark
Example (illustrative)
Location
Newark, NJ
Typical pay range
$72,270–$91,568
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Bus Driver

Typical mid level band in Newark
Example (illustrative)
Location
Newark, NJ
Typical pay range
$64,066–$92,974
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Bus Driver

Typical lead band in Newark
Example (illustrative)
Location
Newark, NJ
Typical pay range
$65,238–$97,193
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Bus Driver

Typical mid level band in Newark
Example (illustrative)
Location
Newark, NJ
Typical pay range
$64,066–$88,755
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Bus Driver Career Ladder — Newark Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Newark’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Bus Driver0–2 yrs$56,253
  2. Mid Bus Driver2–5 yrs$74,223
  3. Senior Bus Driver5–8 yrs$93,756
  4. Staff Bus Driver8–12 yrs$113,288
  5. Lead Bus Driver12+ yrs$132,821

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 53-3052, Bus Driver).

Employers in the Bus Driver hiring market in Newark

  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Newark post Bus Driver jobs

Employers in the Newark metro typically post Bus Driver roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Bus Driver in Newark, NJ — Common Questions

How much does a Bus Driver earn in Newark, NJ?
Median $78,130/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $64,590–$84,700. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Newark is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Newark?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 19,770 Bus Driver roles employed in the Newark metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Newark employers use for Bus Driver?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Bus Driver jobs for me?
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