Bus Drivers, School Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $63,590 +35.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.57
10th percentile $40,040
90th percentile $70,940
Employed locally 7,270
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,040
    25th
    $48,410
    50th (median)
    $63,590
    75th
    $65,690
    90th
    $70,940

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 57% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 43% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $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
    Massachusetts $63,030
    Worcester, MA $60,320
    Barnstable Town, MA $59,440
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $58,240

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,570
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,530
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,070
    Light Truck Drivers $48,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Boston, MA-NH is $30.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Boston, MA-NH is 35.2% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $40,040 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,410.