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Transit Bus Driver Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$18.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,048/year ($2,587/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks last (51st of 51) for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 38% below the national average. Of the 570 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $37,520 a year — though pay ranges from $29,550 for newcomers to $56,140 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,230 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 570 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $37,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,048 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $37,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,322 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,870 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,280 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,048 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,587 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in Arkansas?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in Arkansas is $37,520 per year ($18.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,230 and $43,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $37,520, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $31,048 per year ($2,587 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 570 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.