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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in New York
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Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of bus drivers, transit and intercitys in New York earn between $57,610 and $84,700. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in New York is $74,560, about 23.7% above the U.S. average ($60,280). That works out to roughly $36/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $78,130 | $73,350 | 19,770 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,420 | $65,360 | 460 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $60,620 | $62,500 | 70 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $58,490 | $58,170 | 340 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $52,000 | $56,680 | 170 |
| Syracuse, NY | $51,210 | $49,670 | 50 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $50,220 | $54,410 | 150 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $46,550 | $51,700 | 140 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make in New York?
The median bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in New York is $84,480 per year (mean $74,560), and about 80% earn between $57,610 and $84,700.
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make per hour in New York?
Roughly $36 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $74,560 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is New York a high-paying state for bus drivers, transit and intercity?
New York ranks #1 of 51 states for bus drivers, transit and intercity pay. Its mean salary of $74,560 is about 23.7% above the U.S. average of $60,280.
Which metro areas in New York pay bus drivers, transit and intercity the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in New York for bus drivers, transit and intercity are New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($78,130), Rochester, NY ($62,420), Watertown-Fort Drum, NY ($60,620), by median annual wage.