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Bus Driver Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$14.73 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,574/year ($2,131/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $18,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $22,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,790 Bus Driver jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Bus Driver salary of $30,640 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $25,574 — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
| Gross (median) | $30,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,497 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,344 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,226 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,574 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,131 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in Mississippi?
- The median Bus Driver salary in Mississippi is $30,640 per year ($14.73 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $22,350 and $39,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $30,640, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $25,574 per year ($2,131 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 3,790 Bus Driver jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.