Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Kingston, NY

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

Median annual salary $52,110 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.06
10th percentile $49,130
90th percentile $66,120
Employed locally 100
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,130
    25th
    $52,110
    50th (median)
    $52,110
    75th
    $54,920
    90th
    $66,120

    Kingston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,804 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 64% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 36% 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
    Syracuse, NY $51,210
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,570

    Related occupations in Kingston, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,770
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,720
    Bus Drivers, School$50,720
    Light Truck Drivers$46,540
    Driver/Sales Workers$43,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Kingston, NY is $25.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Kingston, NY is 9.3% 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 Kingston?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $49,130 per year in Kingston, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,110.