Bus Drivers, School pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $67,180 or more. The middle half of bus drivers, school in Providence earn between $50,590 and $63,820.
- $48K10th
- $51K25th
- $59KMedian
- $64K75th
- $67K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,410 | $4,784 | $27.60 |
| Median | $59,320 | $4,943 | $28.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,590 | $4,216 | $24.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,820 | $5,318 | $30.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bus Drivers, School pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Bus drivers, school in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($56,620) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($48,430). At the median the gap is +24% against the U.S. median of $47,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $57,410 | $59,320 | $47,750 | $67,180 | 2,690 |
| Rhode Island | $56,620 | $58,700 | $47,780 | $67,180 | 1,800 |
| United States | $48,430 | $47,920 | $29,240 | $65,730 | 402,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bus Drivers, School salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $57,410, a single filer in Providence takes home about $46,773 a year, or $3,898 a month and $1,799 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $46,773 | $3,898 |
| Working in MA | $45,758 | $3,813 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for bus drivers, school? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $57,410 buys what about $56,410 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 9.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Bus Drivers, School salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$55,290
- Worcester, MA$59,320
- Boston, MA$61,660
- Barnstable, MA$60,910
- Hartford, CT$55,690
- Springfield, MA$62,010
Highest-paying cities for bus drivers, school
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($70,900).
- San Jose, CA$70,900
- San Francisco, CA$69,190
- Napa, CA$68,150
- Mount Vernon, WA$68,110
- Seattle, WA$67,350
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Bus Drivers, School salary in Providence: questions
How much do bus drivers, school make an hour in Providence?
$27.60 an hour on average, and $28.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bus drivers, school salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bus drivers, school take-home pay in Providence?
About $46,773 a year ($3,898 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,410. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do bus drivers, school earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% more than the U.S. average for this job ($48,430).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3051; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.45, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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