Transit Operator Salary in Buffalo, New York

Transit Operator Salary in Buffalo, NY

How much does a Transit Operator make in Buffalo, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Transit Operator in Buffalo, NY is $47,864. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,868 to $52,568, with most professionals earning between $38,319 and $56,851.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $38,319 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $42,868 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $47,864 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $52,568 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $56,851 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
25% $42,868 10% $38,319 90% $56,851 75% $52,568 $47,864 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Transit Operator


    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Limousine Chauffeur I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Transit Operator in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Transit Operator ranges from $42,868 to $52,568 with the average base salary of $47,864. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,868 to $52,568 with the average total cash compensation of $47,864.

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About Buffalo, New York    Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was....More

Buffalo, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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