Bus Drivers, School Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $48,030 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.09
10th percentile $44,460
90th percentile $58,550
Employed locally 570
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,460
    25th
    $46,870
    50th (median)
    $48,030
    75th
    $55,890
    90th
    $58,550

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 70% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 30% 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 Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,090
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,530
    Light Truck Drivers $39,360
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Utica, NY is $23.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Utica, NY is 2.1% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $44,460 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,870.