How much does a bus driver make in Albany?
$50,300a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $24.18 an hour or $4,192 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.18
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 87 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 1,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,550Median: $50,300Highest 10%: $60,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,550 | $22.38 | |
| 25th | $47,730 | $22.95 | |
| Median | $50,300 | $24.18 | |
| 75th | $58,300 | $28.03 | |
| 90th | $60,680 | $29.17 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| New York, NY | $59,790 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $59,610 |
| Syracuse, NY | $57,590 |
| Ithaca, NY | $54,620 |
| Rochester, NY | $51,780 |
| Buffalo, NY | $51,500 |
| Kingston, NY | $51,250 |
| Elmira, NY | $50,370 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $50,200 |
| Utica, NY | $48,300 |
| Watertown, NY | $48,290 |
| Binghamton, NY | $46,270 |
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How much does a bus driver make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $24.18 ($50,300 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $50,300 against $47,920 nationally, 5% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $56,640, so Albany pays 11% less.
Where does Albany rank for bus driver pay?
87 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,680 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.