MA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 53-3051

Bus Drivers, School Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual Salary $63,030 +34% above national average (national: $47,040)
$58,100Mean Annual
$30Median Hourly
10,240Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$63,030
$39,940
10th pct.
$69,670
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$39,940$19.20
25th percentile$47,800$22.98
50th percentile (median)$63,030$30.30
75th percentile$64,990$31.24
90th percentile (top earners)$69,670$33.50
Mean (average)$58,100$27.93

How Massachusetts Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Massachusetts
Massachusetts (current) $63,030
Washington $60,250 -4%
Connecticut $59,340 -6%
New Jersey $59,140 -6%
California $58,280 -8%
New York $56,510 -10%
District of Columbia $54,450 -14%
Oregon $52,090 -17%
Utah $51,270 -19%

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Related Occupations in Massachusetts

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $62,870 3,850
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,610 N/A
Construction Laborers $62,430 16,800
Machinists $62,420 7,870
Marriage and Family Therapists $62,290 530
Health Education Specialists $62,270 1,970

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Bus Drivers, School salary in Massachusetts?

The mean bus drivers, school salary in Massachusetts is $58,100 per year. The median (middle) salary is $63,030 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Bus Drivers, School in Massachusetts?

Entry-level bus drivers, schools (10th percentile) in Massachusetts typically earn around $39,940 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $47,800 per year.

What is the highest Bus Drivers, School salary in Massachusetts?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Massachusetts make approximately $69,670 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $64,990 per year.

How does the Massachusetts Bus Drivers, School salary compare to the national average?

The median bus drivers, school salary in Massachusetts is $63,030, which is +34% above national average of $47,040.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes