First Transit school bus driver salary

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Average First Transit school bus driver salary

$37,718yearly

$18.08 hourly rate

Entry-level First Transit school bus driver salary

$30,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does First Transit pay school bus drivers?

The average salary for First Transit school bus drivers is $37,718 per year. First Transit school bus driver salaries range between $30,000 to $47,000 per year. First Transit school bus drivers earn 0% less than the national average salary for school bus drivers of $37,607.

Location impacts how much a school bus driver at First Transit can expect to make. School bus drivers at First Transit make the most in Fitchburg, MA, Augusta, ME, and Nashua, NH.

How much does First Transit pay school bus drivers by location?

First Transit pays school bus drivers the most in Fitchburg, MA, Augusta, ME, and Nashua, NH. Additionally, cities like Berlin and Ketchikan also report highly competitive salaries for school bus drivers at First Transit.

School bus driver First Transit salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Fitchburg, MA	$46,666	$22.44
2	Augusta, ME	$42,294	$20.33
3	Nashua, NH	$41,809	$20.10
4	Berlin, VT	$41,449	$19.93
5	Ketchikan, AK	$41,347	$19.88
6	Providence, RI	$40,771	$19.60
7	Lakewood, WA	$40,624	$19.53
8	East Hartford, CT	$40,288	$19.37
9	Newark, NJ	$39,749	$19.11
10	Rochester, NY	$39,592	$19.03

Highest-paid First Transit school bus drivers by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Class B Driver	$45,143	$22	-
2	Bus Driver Supervisor	$38,897	$19	-
3	Transit Operator	$38,581	$19	-
4	City Bus Driver	$38,506	$19	-
5	Transit Bus Operator	$38,440	$18	-
6	Transit Bus Driver	$38,227	$18	-
7	Charter Driver	$38,031	$18	-
8	Special Needs Bus Driver	$38,013	$18	-
9	Tour Bus Driver	$37,960	$18	-
10	Bus Operator	$37,711	$18	-

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Recent salaries for school bus drivers at first transit

Job	Location	Date added	Salary
School Bus Driver	Philadelphia, PA	06/29/2025	$49,441
School Bus Driver	Newark, NJ	06/29/2025	$62,610
School Bus Driver	Phoenix, AZ	06/29/2025	$48,001
School Bus Driver	Milwaukee, WI	06/29/2025	$56,349
School Bus Driver	Indianapolis, IN	06/29/2025	$59,480

School bus driver salary at First Transit competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Lyft	$45,397	$22	56
2	Trailways	$39,388	$19	-
3	Tulsa Transit	$38,966	$19	1
4	DATTCO	$38,714	$19	160
5	Pace Suburban Bus	$38,144	$18	-
6	VIA Metropolitan Transit	$38,079	$18	-
7	San Joaquin Regional Transit District	$37,863	$18	-
8	Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada	$37,827	$18	-
9	MV Transportation	$37,734	$18	112
10	Mass Transportation Authority	$37,731	$18	-
11	Jefferson Lines	$37,730	$18	-
12	Peter Pan Bus Lines	$37,726	$18	-
13	First Student	$37,713	$18	1253
14	Intercity Transit	$37,704	$18	-
15	Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce	$37,063	$18	-
16	International Limousine Service	$37,040	$18	-

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