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Bus Driver Salary in North Dakota (2026)
$24.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,990/year ($3,582/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,530 Bus Driver jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median Bus Driver salary of $50,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Dakota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,990 — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
| Gross (median) | $50,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,915 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,885 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,990 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,582 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in North Dakota?
- The median Bus Driver salary in North Dakota is $50,790 per year ($24.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,840 and $62,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $50,790, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $42,990 per year ($3,582 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 1,530 Bus Driver jobs in North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota.