Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,770 or more. The middle half of bus drivers, transit and intercity in Springfield earn between $47,950 and $65,770.
- $42K10th
- $48K25th
- $66KMedian
- $66K75th
- $66K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,470 | $4,789 | $27.63 |
| Median | $65,770 | $5,481 | $31.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,950 | $3,996 | $23.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,770 | $5,481 | $31.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Springfield vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Springfield earn 19% less than the Massachusetts average ($70,760) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($60,280). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $59,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $57,470 | $65,770 | $41,590 | $65,770 | 290 |
| 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 Springfield
On the average salary of $57,470, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $45,804 a year, or $3,817 a month and $1,762 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross 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.
Is Springfield a good place for bus drivers, transit and intercity? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.1), so the average $57,470 buys what about $59,827 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($51,930). A typical home costs $376,017, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other Massachusetts cities
Springfield ranks 3rd of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($73,820).
- 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 Springfield: questions
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make an hour in Springfield?
$27.63 an hour on average, and $31.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bus drivers, transit and intercity take-home pay in Springfield?
About $45,804 a year ($3,817 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,470. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do bus drivers, transit and intercity earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less 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 Springfield, MA (44140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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 1.41, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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