Bus Drivers, School Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,450 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.26
10th percentile $43,960
90th percentile $66,090
Employed locally 100
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,960
    25th
    $45,160
    50th (median)
    $50,450
    75th
    $54,200
    90th
    $66,090

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,640
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,650
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,740
    Light Truck Drivers $44,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,830
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Massachusetts is $24.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Massachusetts is 7.2% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $43,960 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,160.