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Bus Driver Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$23.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,699/year ($3,308/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,170 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,110 Bus Driver jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Bus Driver salary of $48,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,699 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $48,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,693 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,744 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$1,805 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,699 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,308 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in Minnesota?
- The median Bus Driver salary in Minnesota is $48,940 per year ($23.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,800 and $55,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $48,940, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $39,699 per year ($3,308 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 13,110 Bus Driver jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.