Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Massachusetts

Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $73,820 a year) and the least in Pittsfield ($51,200), across the 4 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bus drivers, transit and intercity average at $70,760 and the median at $65,460 for 3,970 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,280.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$73,820
Worcester$59,210
Springfield$57,470
Pittsfield$51,200

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$73,820	$70,120	$60,740	$57,391	108
Worcester	$59,210	$60,470	$51,070	$47,115	103
Springfield	$57,470	$65,770	$47,950	$45,804	96
Pittsfield	$51,200	$48,200	$48,200	$41,079	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other states

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

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 53-3052.
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.

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