How much does a transportation make in New York?
$127,200a year
Median yearly pay for transportations in New York. That is $61.14 an hour or $10,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.14
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,430Median: $127,200Highest 10%: $204,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,430 | $38.67 | |
| 25th | $99,080 | $47.63 | |
| Median | $127,200 | $61.14 | |
| 75th | $163,200 | $78.47 | |
| 90th | $204,600 | $98.37 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $133,600 |
| Elmira, NY | $110,000 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $108,800 |
| Utica, NY | $107,300 |
| Rochester, NY | $107,200 |
| Albany, NY | $105,000 |
| Syracuse, NY | $104,300 |
| Buffalo, NY | $102,300 |
| Binghamton, NY | $98,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportations.
| 4. District of Columbia | $132,200 |
| 5. New Jersey | $130,600 |
| 6. New Hampshire | $129,500 |
| 7. New York | $127,200 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $123,800 |
| 9. California | $123,800 |
| 10. Georgia | $123,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $61.14 ($127,200 a year).
Do transportations make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $127,200 against $107,200 nationally, 19% more.
Where does New York rank for transportation pay?
New York ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays transportations the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $133,600 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.