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Transit Bus Driver Salary in Vermont (2026)
$25.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,885/year ($3,657/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 23rd of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 440 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $53,830 a year — though pay ranges from $46,910 for newcomers to $62,630 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,830 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,630 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 440 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Vermont (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $53,830 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Vermont state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,885 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $53,830 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,280 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,118 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,547 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,885 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,657 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in Vermont?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in Vermont is $53,830 per year ($25.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,310 and $62,630.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $53,830, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $43,885 per year ($3,657 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 440 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont.