How much does a Bus Driver make in Springfield, MA?

Updated Sep 10, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$39K - $54K/yr
Base Pay
$38K - $51K/yr
Additional Pay
$1K - $2K/yr

$46K

/yr
$39K$54K
Most Likely Range

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?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Bus Driver in Springfield, MA

$45,578 /yr
Bus Driver
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Bus Driver III
$42,881 /yr
Assistant Head Bus Driver
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Job TitleSalary
Bus Driver$45,578 /yr
Bus Driver III
Assistant Head Bus Driver$42,881 /yr

Related Job Titles

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.

Total Pay Trajectory

For Bus Driver in Springfield, MA

$45,578 /yr
Bus Driver
No Salary Reports
Bus Driver III
$42,881 /yr
Assistant Head Bus Driver
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What is the total pay trajectory for Bus Driver?

Job TitleSalary
Bus Driver$45,578 /yr
Bus Driver III
Assistant Head Bus Driver$42,881 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Bus Driver at different companies in Springfield, MA?

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Peter Pan Bus Lines
3.4
Bus DriverSee 2 salaries from this location

$42,357

 / yr
First Student
3.8
Bus DriverSee 1 salary from this location

$20

 / hr

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Bus Driver in Springfield, MA Salaries

Job TitleLocationSalary
Peter Pan Bus Lines Bus Driver salaries - 2 salaries reportedSpringfield, MA$42,357/yr
First Student Bus Driver salaries - 1 salaries reportedSpringfield, MA$20/hr
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Total Pay

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Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Bus Driver

Springfield, MA

 | 4-6 years

$23

/hr

Submitted 5 days ago

4-6 years
5 days ago
Bus Driver

Springfield, MA

 | 4-6 years

$22

/hr

Submitted 18 days ago

4-6 years
18 days ago
Bus Driver

Springfield, MA

 | 1-3 years

$20

/hr

Submitted 31 days ago

1-3 years
31 days ago
Bus Driver

Springfield, MA

 | 1-3 years

$19

/hr

Submitted 31 days ago

1-3 years
31 days ago
Bus Operator

Springfield, MA

 | <1 year

$18

/hr

Submitted 39 days ago

<1 year
39 days ago
Bus Driver

Springfield, MA

 | 1-3 years

$18

/hr

Submitted 39 days ago

1-3 years
39 days ago
Transit Bus Operator

Springfield, MA

 | 4-6 years

$19

/hr

Submitted 51 days ago

4-6 years
51 days ago
Chair Van Driver

Springfield, MA

 | 4-6 years

$19

/hr

Submitted 56 days ago

4-6 years
56 days ago

Bus Driver pay FAQ in Springfield, MA

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.

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