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Bus Drivers, School average salary by city in New York
- New York$60,110
- Syracuse$58,710
- Kiryas Joel$57,910
- Elmira$56,730
- Ithaca$54,300
- Kingston$53,690
- Buffalo$53,060
- Rochester$52,280
- Albany$52,120
- Watertown$50,190
- Utica$50,090
- Glens Falls$49,590
- Binghamton$45,740
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $60,110 | $59,790 | $51,660 | $47,777 | 113 |
| Syracuse | $58,710 | $57,590 | $49,700 | $46,729 | 96 |
| Kiryas Joel | $57,910 | $59,610 | $51,170 | $46,131 | 109 |
| Elmira | $56,730 | $50,370 | $48,200 | $45,247 | 94 |
| Ithaca | $54,300 | $54,620 | $48,760 | $43,429 | 103 |
| Kingston | $53,690 | $51,250 | $47,930 | $42,972 | 101 |
| Buffalo | $53,060 | $51,500 | $48,250 | $42,500 | 96 |
| Rochester | $52,280 | $51,780 | $47,490 | $41,917 | 97 |
| Albany | $52,120 | $50,300 | $47,730 | $41,797 | 100 |
| Watertown | $50,190 | $48,290 | $46,350 | $40,352 | 88 |
| Utica | $50,090 | $48,300 | $46,870 | $40,277 | 93 |
| Glens Falls | $49,590 | $50,200 | $48,300 | $39,903 | 95 |
| Binghamton | $45,740 | $46,270 | $40,130 | $37,021 | 93 |
*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.
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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 53-3051.
- 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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