Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in New York
In New York, bus drivers, transit and intercity earn a median of $82,420 per year.
Median (New York)
$82,420
Bottom 10%
$50,190
Top 10%
$82,640
Employed in New York
16,550
How New York compares
Refit analysis ·In New York, bus drivers, transit and intercity earn a median of $82,420 — 43% above the national median of $57,440. Locally the range runs $50,190 to $82,640. About 16,550 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·New York ranks #1 of 52 states for bus drivers, transit and intercity pay — roughly the 100th percentile among states. That is the highest median of any state with released data. State employment of about 16,550 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$57,440
US bottom 10%
$38,250
US top 10%
$82,640
Skills that move pay in this role
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Writing
- Learning Strategies
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