Bus Drivers, School Salary in Watertown, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Watertown-Fort Drum, NY

Median annual salary $49,720 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.91
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $58,720
Employed locally 240
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $48,290
    50th (median)
    $49,720
    75th
    $50,000
    90th
    $58,720

    Watertown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,978 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 77% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 23% 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 Watertown, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$40,070
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,310
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$53,450
    Light Truck Drivers$38,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,710
    Driver/Sales Workers$35,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Watertown, NY is $23.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Watertown, NY is 5.7% 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 Watertown?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in Watertown, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,290.