How much does a transportation worker make in New York?
$48,450a year
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in New York. That is $23.29 an hour or $4,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.29
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,090Median: $48,450Highest 10%: $107,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,090 | $15.91 | |
| 25th | $38,180 | $18.36 | |
| Median | $48,450 | $23.29 | |
| 75th | $68,350 | $32.86 | |
| 90th | $107,200 | $51.56 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $55,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation workers.
| 10. Arkansas | $51,720 |
| 11. Virginia | $51,110 |
| 12. Maine | $50,800 |
| 13. New York | $48,450 |
| 14. California | $47,590 |
| 15. Tennessee | $46,280 |
| 16. Minnesota | $45,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $23.29 ($48,450 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $48,450 against $45,650 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New York rank for transportation worker pay?
New York ranks 13 of 36 states.
Which city in New York pays transportation workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $55,220 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.