Bus Drivers, School Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $47,370 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.77
10th percentile $38,520
90th percentile $58,970
Employed locally 530
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,520
    25th
    $40,080
    50th (median)
    $47,370
    75th
    $49,460
    90th
    $58,970

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 75% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Syracuse, NY $60,630
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,600
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $59,230
    Ithaca, NY $53,290
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $51,520

    Related occupations in Binghamton, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,270
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,700
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,250
    Light Truck Drivers $39,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,410
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Binghamton?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Binghamton, NY is $22.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.59 or more per hour.

    Is Binghamton above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Binghamton, NY is 0.7% above the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Binghamton?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $38,520 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,080.