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Transit Bus Driver Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$29.40 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,419/year ($4,118/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 13th of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 6,420 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $61,140 a year — though pay ranges from $48,340 for newcomers to $70,700 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $53,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $70,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,420 Transit Bus Driver jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $61,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,419 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $61,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,157 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,677 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,887 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,419 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,118 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Jersey paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in New Jersey?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in New Jersey is $61,140 per year ($29.40 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $53,020 and $70,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $61,140, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $49,419 per year ($4,118 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 New Jersey?
- BLS counts 6,420 Transit Bus Driver jobs in New Jersey 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 Jersey 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 Jersey.