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Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) Salary in New York

Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) in New York earn a median of $84,480 a year, +43% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$84,480
vs. U.S. median
+43% ($59,050)
Rank among states
1 of 51
Jobs in the state
16,770

Pay range in New York

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,610; the top 10% earn over $84,700. Nationally the range is $40,030 to $84,700.

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Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) pay in New York

How much do bus drivers (transit and intercity) make in New York?

The median is $84,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,610 and the top 10% earn over $84,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is New York a good state for bus drivers (transit and intercity)?

On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+43% vs. the national median of $59,050). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses