How much does a bus driver make in Syracuse?
$57,590a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $27.69 an hour or $4,799 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.69
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 1,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,810Median: $57,590Highest 10%: $76,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,810 | $20.58 | |
| 25th | $49,700 | $23.89 | |
| Median | $57,590 | $27.69 | |
| 75th | $68,800 | $33.08 | |
| 90th | $76,630 | $36.84 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| New York, NY | $59,790 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $59,610 |
| 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 |
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How much does a bus driver make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $27.69 ($57,590 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $57,590 against $47,920 nationally, 20% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $56,640, so Syracuse pays 2% more.
Where does Syracuse rank for bus driver pay?
47 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,630 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.