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Transit Bus Driver Salary in Missouri (2026)
$29.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,007/year ($4,084/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 14th of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 1,860 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $60,660 a year — though pay ranges from $39,030 for newcomers to $67,040 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $67,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,860 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Missouri (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $60,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,007 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $60,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,099 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,640 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,914 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,007 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,084 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in Missouri?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in Missouri is $60,660 per year ($29.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,870 and $61,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $60,660, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $49,007 per year ($4,084 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 1,860 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.