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Transit Bus Driver Salary in Arizona (2026)
$25.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,520/year ($3,710/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 22nd of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 3,240 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $53,870 a year — though pay ranges from $39,350 for newcomers to $72,140 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,240 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Arizona (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $53,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,520 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $53,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,284 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,121 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$944 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,520 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,710 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in Arizona?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in Arizona is $53,870 per year ($25.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,620 and $59,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $53,870, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $44,520 per year ($3,710 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 3,240 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.