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Transit Bus Driver Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$21.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,085/year ($3,090/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 43rd of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 26% below the national average. Of the 460 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $45,120 a year — though pay ranges from $32,850 for newcomers to $61,120 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $52,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 460 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $45,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,085 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $45,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,234 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,452 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,349 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,085 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,090 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Nebraska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in Nebraska?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in Nebraska is $45,120 per year ($21.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,470 and $52,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $45,120, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $37,085 per year ($3,090 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 460 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.