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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity average salary by city in New York
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $73,350 | $78,130 | $64,590 | $57,002 | 113 |
| Rochester | $65,360 | $62,420 | $52,420 | $51,707 | 97 |
| Watertown | $62,500 | $60,620 | $49,920 | $49,566 | 88 |
| Kiryas Joel | $58,170 | $58,490 | $54,000 | $46,325 | 109 |
| Albany | $56,680 | $52,000 | $51,080 | $45,210 | 100 |
| Buffalo | $54,410 | $50,220 | $47,780 | $43,511 | 96 |
| Syracuse | $49,670 | $51,210 | $37,060 | $39,963 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3052.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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