Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $46,820 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $36,350
90th percentile $55,730
Employed locally 220
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,350
    25th
    $44,000
    50th (median)
    $46,820
    75th
    $49,990
    90th
    $55,730

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 66% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,700
    Rochester, NY $64,680
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $60,620
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $55,280
    Kingston, NY $52,110
    Syracuse, NY $51,210

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,380
    Light Truck Drivers $43,990
    Bus Drivers, School $51,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Buffalo, NY is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.06 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Buffalo, NY is 18.5% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $36,350 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,000.