How much does a bus driver make in New York?
$56,640a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in New York. That is $27.23 an hour or $4,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.23
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 38,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,270Median: $56,640Highest 10%: $76,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,270 | $22.25 | |
| 25th | $49,320 | $23.71 | |
| Median | $56,640 | $27.23 | |
| 75th | $62,550 | $30.07 | |
| 90th | $76,070 | $36.57 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Albany, NY | $50,300 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $50,200 |
| Utica, NY | $48,300 |
| Watertown, NY | $48,290 |
| Binghamton, NY | $46,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 5. New Jersey | $59,430 |
| 6. Hawaii | $59,090 |
| 7. Rhode Island | $58,700 |
| 8. New York | $56,640 |
| 9. Vermont | $56,580 |
| 10. Maryland | $56,450 |
| 11. District of Columbia | $55,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $27.23 ($56,640 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $56,640 against $47,920 nationally, 18% more.
Where does New York rank for bus driver pay?
New York ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays bus drivers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $59,790 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.