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Transit Bus Driver Salary in Nevada (2026)
$29.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,756/year ($4,313/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 12th of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 2,540 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $61,700 a year — though pay ranges from $43,590 for newcomers to $90,540 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $90,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $90,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,540 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Nevada (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $61,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $51,756 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $61,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,224 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,720 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,756 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,313 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in Nevada?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in Nevada is $61,700 per year ($29.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,720 and $90,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $61,700, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $51,756 per year ($4,313 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 2,540 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.