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Bus Driver Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$14.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,335/year ($2,111/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,670 Bus Driver jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Bus Driver salary of $29,450 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $25,335 — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
| Gross (median) | $29,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,354 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,253 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$509 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,335 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,111 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in Louisiana?
- The median Bus Driver salary in Louisiana is $29,450 per year ($14.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,110 and $46,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $29,450, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $25,335 per year ($2,111 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 6,670 Bus Driver jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.