Bus Drivers, School Salary in Ithaca, NY

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

Median annual salary $53,290 +13.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.62
10th percentile $47,220
90th percentile $64,930
Employed locally 260
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,220
    25th
    $48,330
    50th (median)
    $53,290
    75th
    $62,970
    90th
    $64,930

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 73% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 27% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $51,520
    Rochester, NY $51,100

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,120
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54,610
    Light Truck Drivers$39,320
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33,320
    Driver/Sales Workers$35,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Ithaca, NY is $25.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Ithaca, NY is 13.3% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $47,220 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,330.