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Bus Driver Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$17.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,470/year ($2,539/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $20,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,710 Bus Driver jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Bus Driver salary of $36,920 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oklahoma state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,470 — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
| Gross (median) | $36,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,250 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,824 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$1,376 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,470 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,539 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oklahoma paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in Oklahoma?
- The median Bus Driver salary in Oklahoma is $36,920 per year ($17.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,510 and $44,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $36,920, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $30,470 per year ($2,539 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 3,710 Bus Driver jobs in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.