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Transit Bus Driver Salary in Idaho (2026)
$23.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,808/year ($3,317/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 30th of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 520 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $49,000 a year — though pay ranges from $39,460 for newcomers to $62,530 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 520 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Idaho (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $49,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,808 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $49,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,700 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,749 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$1,744 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,808 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,317 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in Idaho?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in Idaho is $49,000 per year ($23.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,500 and $55,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $49,000, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $39,808 per year ($3,317 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 520 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.