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Transit Bus Driver Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$24.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,618/year ($3,385/month) for a single filer
Oklahoma ranks 28th of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 1,760 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in Oklahoma, the typical worker earns $50,300 a year — though pay ranges from $37,380 for newcomers to $65,400 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,760 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $50,300 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oklahoma state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,618 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $50,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,856 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,848 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$1,978 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,618 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,385 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oklahoma paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in Oklahoma?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in Oklahoma is $50,300 per year ($24.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,760 and $57,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $50,300, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $40,618 per year ($3,385 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 Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 1,760 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.