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Bus Driver Salary in Missouri (2026)
$22.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,582/year ($3,215/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,970 Bus Driver jobs in Missouri (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Bus Driver salary of $46,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,582 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $46,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,446 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,586 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,266 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,582 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,215 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in Missouri?
- The median Bus Driver salary in Missouri is $46,880 per year ($22.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,430 and $51,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $46,880, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $38,582 per year ($3,215 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 8,970 Bus Driver jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.