Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $93,500 or more. The middle half of bus drivers, transit and intercity in Boston earn between $60,740 and $93,500.
- $53K10th
- $61K25th
- $70KMedian
- $94K75th
- $94K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,820 | $6,152 | $35.49 |
| Median | $70,120 | $5,843 | $33.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,740 | $5,062 | $29.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $93,500 | $7,792 | $44.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Boston earn 4% more than the Massachusetts average ($70,760) and 22% more than the U.S. average ($60,280). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $59,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $73,820 | $70,120 | $52,580 | $93,500 | 3,270 |
| Massachusetts | $70,760 | $65,460 | $50,380 | $93,500 | 3,970 |
| United States | $60,280 | $59,050 | $40,030 | $84,700 | 159,240 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $73,820, a single filer in Boston takes home about $57,391 a year, or $4,783 a month and $2,207 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $60,762 | $5,064 |
| Working in MA | $57,391 | $4,783 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for bus drivers, transit and intercity? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $73,820 buys what about $68,184 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 10.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$73,820
- Worcester$59,210
- Springfield$57,470
- Pittsfield$51,200
All Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for bus drivers, transit and intercity
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($79,800).
- Seattle, WA$79,800
- San Francisco, CA$76,190
- Boston, MA$73,820
- New York, NY$73,350
- Portland, OR$71,070
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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Boston: questions
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make an hour in Boston?
$35.49 an hour on average, and $33.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bus drivers, transit and intercity take-home pay in Boston?
About $57,391 a year ($4,783 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,820. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do bus drivers, transit and intercity earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% more than the U.S. average for this job ($60,280).
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; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.18, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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