Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for bus drivers, transit and intercity is $40.61 an hour ($84,480 a year). About 16,770 people work in this job there.
That is 43% higher than the U.S. median ($59,050). New York ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bus drivers, transit and intercity in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.70 | $57,610 |
| 25% of workers | $31.06 | $64,590 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.61 | $84,480 |
| 75% of workers | $40.72 | $84,700 |
| 90% of workers | $40.72 | $84,700 |
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $78,130 | 19,770 |
| Rochester | $62,420 | 460 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $60,620 | 70 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $58,490 | 340 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $52,000 | 170 |
| Syracuse | $51,210 | 50 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $50,220 | 150 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bus drivers, transit and intercity
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 21,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $62,050 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $46,330 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $56,640 |
| School Bus Monitors | $36,910 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $44,160 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $80,000 |
| Passenger Attendants | $41,590 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $109,220 |
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