Bus Drivers, School pay in Worcester

In Worcester (MA), the median pay for bus drivers, school is $31.56 an hour ($65,640 a year). About 1,270 people work in this job there.

$31.56Median hourly pay
$52,120–$65,950Middle half of workers, yearly
1,270People in this job in Worcester (MA)

That is 37% higher than the U.S. median ($47,920). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($65,170).

Pay range for bus drivers, school in Worcester (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.69$45,110
25% of workers$25.06$52,120
Half of workers (median)$31.56$65,640
75% of workers$31.71$65,950
90% of workers$33.17$69,000

Bus Drivers, School pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Springfield$65,730770
Worcester (this page)$65,6401,270
Boston-Cambridge-Newton$65,1706,470
Pittsfield$61,330180
Barnstable Town$60,270170
Amherst Town-Northampton$55,580120

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for bus drivers, school

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +0.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 56,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Worcester (MA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Light Truck Drivers$46,750
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$39,800
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61,610

Other job titles for this job

Bus Drive CoordinatorBus Driver Route CoordinatorCampus DriverCDL Bus DriverCDL School Bus DriverPublic School Bus DriverSchool Bus DriverSchool Bus OperatorSchool Van DriverShuttle Bus DriverSped Bus DriverSped Driver

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.