How much does a bus driver make in Albany?
$52,000a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $25.00 an hour or $4,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.00
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,010Median: $52,000Highest 10%: $81,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,010 | $24.52 | |
| 25th | $51,080 | $24.56 | |
| Median | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 75th | $61,040 | $29.35 | |
| 90th | $81,110 | $39.00 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| New York, NY | $78,130 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,420 |
| Watertown, NY | $60,620 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $58,490 |
| Syracuse, NY | $51,210 |
| Buffalo, NY | $50,220 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $25.00 ($52,000 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Albany than the national average?
No: $52,000 against $59,050 nationally, 12% less.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $84,480, so Albany pays 38% less.
Where does Albany rank for bus driver pay?
73 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,110 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.