How much does a bus driver make in Buffalo?
$51,500a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $24.76 an hour or $4,292 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.76
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 2,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,730Median: $51,500Highest 10%: $62,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,730 | $21.99 | |
| 25th | $48,250 | $23.20 | |
| Median | $51,500 | $24.76 | |
| 75th | $58,090 | $27.93 | |
| 90th | $62,120 | $29.87 |
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 |
| Kingston, NY | $51,250 |
| Elmira, NY | $50,370 |
| Albany, NY | $50,300 |
| 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 Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $24.76 ($51,500 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $51,500 against $47,920 nationally, 7% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $56,640, so Buffalo pays 9% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for bus driver pay?
82 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,120 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.