Bus Drivers, School Salary in Syracuse, NY

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

Median annual salary $60,630 +28.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.15
10th percentile $45,120
90th percentile $76,410
Employed locally 1,340
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,120
    25th
    $50,470
    50th (median)
    $60,630
    75th
    $74,510
    90th
    $76,410

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 82% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 18% 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
    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
    Rochester, NY $51,100

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,530
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,680
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,090
    Light Truck Drivers $43,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,640
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Syracuse, NY is $29.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Syracuse, NY is 28.9% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $45,120 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,470.