Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $53,460 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.70
10th percentile $43,780
90th percentile $72,630
Employed locally 40
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,780
    25th
    $49,870
    50th (median)
    $53,460
    75th
    $54,980
    90th
    $72,630

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    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, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Massachusetts is $25.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.92 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Massachusetts is 6.9% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $43,780 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,870.