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Transit Bus Driver Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$31.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,504/year ($4,292/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 6th of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 3,970 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $65,460 a year — though pay ranges from $50,380 for newcomers to $93,500 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,650 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,970 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $65,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,504 — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
| Gross (median) | $65,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,675 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,008 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,273 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,504 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,292 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Massachusetts paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in Massachusetts?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in Massachusetts is $65,460 per year ($31.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,650 and $93,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $65,460, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $51,504 per year ($4,292 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 3,970 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.