Bus Drivers, School Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $47,880 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.02
10th percentile $33,700
90th percentile $61,420
Employed locally 140
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,700
    25th
    $41,660
    50th (median)
    $47,880
    75th
    $60,400
    90th
    $61,420

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 55% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Springfield, MA $64,570
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,590
    Massachusetts $63,030
    Worcester, MA $60,320
    Barnstable Town, MA $59,440

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,030
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,550
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,120
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $36,990
    Light Truck Drivers $38,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Amherst Town, MA is $23.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.33 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Amherst Town, MA is 1.8% above the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $33,700 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,660.