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Transit Bus Driver Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
$26.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,236/year ($3,853/month) for a single filer
New Hampshire ranks 20th of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 300 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in New Hampshire, the typical worker earns $54,830 a year — though pay ranges from $40,820 for newcomers to $67,850 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,830 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $67,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 300 Transit Bus Driver jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $54,830 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $46,236 — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
| Gross (median) | $54,830 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,400 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,194 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,236 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,853 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Hampshire paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in New Hampshire?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in New Hampshire is $54,830 per year ($26.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,860 and $64,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $54,830, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $46,236 per year ($3,853 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 300 Transit Bus Driver jobs in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.