Bus Drivers, School Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,990 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.56
10th percentile $38,170
90th percentile $63,780
Employed locally 970
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,170
    25th
    $46,180
    50th (median)
    $48,990
    75th
    $57,460
    90th
    $63,780

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,450
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $47,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,180
    Light Truck Drivers $44,110
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $55,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Capital/Northern New York is $23.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.09 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Capital/Northern New York is 4.1% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $38,170 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,180.