Bus Drivers, School Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $60,320 +28.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $39,630
90th percentile $63,030
Employed locally 1,140
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,630
    25th
    $45,570
    50th (median)
    $60,320
    75th
    $60,990
    90th
    $63,030

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 64% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 36% 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
    Barnstable Town, MA $59,440
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $58,240

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,020
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,310
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,590
    Light Truck Drivers $45,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Worcester, MA is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Worcester, MA is 28.2% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $39,630 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,570.