Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Watertown, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Watertown-Fort Drum, NY

Median annual salary $60,620 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.15
10th percentile $45,290
90th percentile $76,380
Employed locally 70
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,290
    25th
    $49,920
    50th (median)
    $60,620
    75th
    $76,380
    90th
    $76,380

    Watertown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,978 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 93% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 7% 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
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $55,280
    Kingston, NY $52,110
    Syracuse, NY $51,210
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,570

    Related occupations in Watertown, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,070
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,310
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,450
    Light Truck Drivers $38,310
    Bus Drivers, School $49,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Watertown, NY is $29.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Watertown, NY is 5.5% 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 Watertown?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $45,290 per year in Watertown, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,920.