Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $64,680 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.10
10th percentile $36,380
90th percentile $79,170
Employed locally 540
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,380
    25th
    $51,160
    50th (median)
    $64,680
    75th
    $79,170
    90th
    $79,170

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 87% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 13% 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
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $60,620
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $55,280
    Kingston, NY $52,110
    Syracuse, NY $51,210
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,570

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,460
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,520
    Light Truck Drivers $42,050
    Bus Drivers, School $51,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Rochester, NY is $31.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Rochester, NY is 12.6% above 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $36,380 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,160.