How much does a bus driver make in Rochester?
$62,420a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $30.01 an hour or $5,202 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.01
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,260Median: $62,420Highest 10%: $78,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| 25th | $52,420 | $25.20 | |
| Median | $62,420 | $30.01 | |
| 75th | $78,640 | $37.81 | |
| 90th | $78,640 | $37.81 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| New York, NY | $78,130 |
| Watertown, NY | $60,620 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $58,490 |
| Albany, NY | $52,000 |
| Syracuse, NY | $51,210 |
| Buffalo, NY | $50,220 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $30.01 ($62,420 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $62,420 against $59,050 nationally, 6% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $84,480, so Rochester pays 26% less.
Where does Rochester rank for bus driver pay?
27 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,640 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.