Bus Drivers, School Salary in Kiryas Joel, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY

Median annual salary $59,230 +25.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.47
10th percentile $47,900
90th percentile $68,630
Employed locally 2,210
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,900
    25th
    $50,410
    50th (median)
    $59,230
    75th
    $62,720
    90th
    $68,630

    Kiryas Joel economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,912 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 61% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 39% 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
    Ithaca, NY $53,290
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $51,520
    Rochester, NY $51,100

    Related occupations in Kiryas Joel, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,630
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,490
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,780
    Light Truck Drivers $44,140
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Kiryas Joel, NY is $28.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Kiryas Joel, NY is 25.9% 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 Kiryas Joel?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $47,900 per year in Kiryas Joel, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,410.