How much does a bus driver make in Buffalo?
$50,220a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $24.14 an hour or $4,185 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.14
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,000Median: $50,220Highest 10%: $79,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,000 | $22.12 | |
| 25th | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| Median | $50,220 | $24.14 | |
| 75th | $59,640 | $28.67 | |
| 90th | $79,170 | $38.06 |
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 |
| Albany, NY | $52,000 |
| Syracuse, NY | $51,210 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $24.14 ($50,220 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $50,220 against $59,050 nationally, 15% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $84,480, so Buffalo pays 41% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for bus driver pay?
88 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,170 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.