Bus Drivers, School Salary in Kingston, NY

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

Median annual salary $50,720 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.38
10th percentile $46,820
90th percentile $66,360
Employed locally 400
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,820
    25th
    $48,680
    50th (median)
    $50,720
    75th
    $63,040
    90th
    $66,360

    Kingston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,804 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 62% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 38% 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 Kingston, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,770
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,720
    Light Truck Drivers $46,540
    Driver/Sales Workers $43,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Kingston, NY is $24.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Kingston, NY is 7.8% 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 Kingston?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $46,820 per year in Kingston, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,680.