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Transit Bus Driver Salary in Michigan (2026)
$22.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,449/year ($3,204/month) for a single filer
Michigan ranks 37th of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 21% below the national average. Of the 3,620 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in Michigan, the typical worker earns $47,660 a year — though pay ranges from $38,020 for newcomers to $65,710 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $52,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,620 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Michigan (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $47,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,449 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $47,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,539 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,646 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$2,026 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,449 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,204 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in Michigan?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in Michigan is $47,660 per year ($22.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,600 and $52,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $47,660, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $38,449 per year ($3,204 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 3,620 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan.