Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Worcester, MA

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

Median annual salary $54,100 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.01
10th percentile $47,620
90th percentile $65,050
Employed locally 190
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,620
    25th
    $48,880
    50th (median)
    $54,100
    75th
    $65,050
    90th
    $65,050

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 58% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 42% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Maryland $69,440
    Springfield, MA $65,770
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,000
    Massachusetts $62,870
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $57,130

    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, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Worcester?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Worcester, MA is $26.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Worcester, MA is 5.8% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $47,620 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,880.