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Transit Bus Driver Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$18.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,628/year ($2,636/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 49th of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 36% below the national average. Of the 400 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $38,570 a year — though pay ranges from $30,210 for newcomers to $44,630 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 400 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $38,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,628 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $38,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,448 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,951 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,543 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,628 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,636 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Mississippi paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in Mississippi?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in Mississippi is $38,570 per year ($18.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,790 and $43,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $38,570, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $31,628 per year ($2,636 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 400 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.