How much does a bus driver make in New York?
$84,480a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in New York. That is $40.62 an hour or $7,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.62
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,610Median: $84,480Highest 10%: $84,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,610 | $27.70 | |
| 25th | $64,590 | $31.05 | |
| Median | $84,480 | $40.62 | |
| 75th | $84,700 | $40.72 | |
| 90th | $84,700 | $40.72 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Buffalo, NY | $50,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 1. New York | $84,480 |
| 2. Washington | $72,280 |
| 3. Hawaii | $68,500 |
| 4. California | $67,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $40.62 ($84,480 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $84,480 against $59,050 nationally, 43% more.
Where does New York rank for bus driver pay?
New York ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays bus drivers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $78,130 a year.
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.