Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in New York

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • New York

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in New York earn a median salary of $51,535 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.3% vs the national median of $57,440. An estimated 20,870 bus drivers, transit and intercity are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $38,480 to $70,700 depending on location.

$51,535 Avg median salary in New York
$70,700 Highest paying metro
$38,480 Lowest paying metro
20,870 Employed in New York

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      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries by city in New York

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      New York, NY-NJ $70,700 $63,020 $82,640 19,130
      Rochester, NY $64,680 $51,160 $79,170 540
      Watertown, NY $60,620 $49,920 $76,380 70
      Kiryas Joel, NY $55,280 $52,550 $64,750 290
      Kingston, NY $52,110 $52,110 $54,920 100
      Syracuse, NY $51,210 $37,060 $60,880 50
      Albany, NY $48,570 $48,210 $60,790 170
      Buffalo, NY $46,820 $44,000 $49,990 220
      Central East New York $39,900 $37,240 $48,220 120
      Southwest New York $38,510 $37,300 $38,510 100
      Capital/Northern New York $38,480 $37,270 $49,220 80

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