Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,480 -33% vs national
Median hourly $18.50
10th percentile $33,870
90th percentile $56,890
Employed locally 80
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,870
    25th
    $37,270
    50th (median)
    $38,480
    75th
    $49,220
    90th
    $56,890

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,450
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $47,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,180
    Bus Drivers, School $48,990
    Light Truck Drivers $44,110
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $55,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Capital/Northern New York is $18.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.85 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Capital/Northern New York is 33% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $33,870 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,270.