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The estimated total pay for a Bus Driver is $45,578 per year in the Springfield, MA area, with an average salary of $43,806 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $1,772 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $39K-$54K/yr?
For Bus Driver in Springfield, MA
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Bus Driver | $45,578 /yr |
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Assistant Head Bus Driver | $42,881 /yr |
For Bus Driver in Springfield, MA
Some related job titles are City Bus Driver Salaries with median pay of $69,199, County Bus Driver Salaries with median pay of $54,963, District School Bus Driver Salaries with median pay of $59,305, Bus Operator Salaries with median pay of $49,227.
For Bus Driver in Springfield, MA
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Job Title | Salary |
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Bus Driver | $45,578 /yr |
Bus Driver III | |
Assistant Head Bus Driver | $42,881 /yr |
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Job Title | Location | Salary |
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Peter Pan Bus Lines Bus Driver salaries - 2 salaries reported | Springfield, MA | $42,357/yr |
First Student Bus Driver salaries - 1 salaries reported | Springfield, MA | $20/hr |
What is the pay outlook for Transportation?
Transportation salaries are growing rapidly as the demand for transportation workers grows. The increasing importance of e-commerce and global supply chains are likely to keep the need for transportation workers strong. Also, turnover in the transportation industry is high and an aging workforce is pushing employers to attract new workers to the industry through better pay and benefits.
For bus driver in Springfield, MA
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Springfield, MA
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Springfield, MA
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Springfield, MA
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Springfield, MA
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Springfield, MA
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The average salary for a Bus Driver is $45,578 per year in Springfield, MA. Salaries estimates are based on 4095 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Bus Driver employees in Springfield, MA.
The highest salary for a Bus Driver in Springfield, MA is $53,629 per year.
The lowest salary for a Bus Driver in Springfield, MA is $38,846 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Bus Driver or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Bus Driver.
Some bus companies offer drivers an opportunity to earn overtime pay, bonuses, profit sharing, and tips that can total $1,771.88 each year. This is in addition to a base salary that 66% of bus drivers say they are satisfied with.
Salary as a bus driver can heavily depend on where you're located in the bus driver career path. At the start, a bus driver's total pay is often around $33,655.65 each year. With more experience and new certifications, they can reach the average pay of $45,575.91. By the end of their career, a bus driver's pay may be closer to the max of $62,050.79.
The easiest way for many bus drivers to make more money is to simply take on additional routes and shifts to earn overtime pay. If the driver is eligible to receive tips, then offering superior customer service may increase gratuity pay. To receive a higher salary, it may be best for a driver to move to a different type of bus service. For instance, driving a motor coach for wealthy clients or driving long distance interstate routes may prove more lucrative. Larger buses may require licensing and certification, such as CDL Class A/B, Passenger Endorsement, Air Brake Endorsement, and DOT medical accreditations.
To receive a higher salary, you need to prove your worth to your company. Read postings for bus driver jobs to see what other drivers with your experience are making in your area. When asking for a raise, be sure to provide information such as the number of hours spent behind the wheel, your safety record, and any customer feedback. Make sure your resume has been updated to reflect any recent certifications and licenses you've earned. The Glassdoor job interview page may also give you some hints as to what companies look for when hiring a driver.