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Transit Bus Driver Salary in Washington (2026)
$34.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,679/year ($4,973/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Transit Bus Drivers (2nd of 51), with a median about 19% above the national average. Of the 6,960 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $72,280 a year — though pay ranges from $55,520 for newcomers to $93,180 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $55,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $72,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,960 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Washington (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $72,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $59,679 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $72,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,072 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,529 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,679 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,973 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in Washington?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in Washington is $72,280 per year ($34.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,770 and $93,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in Washington?
- On the median salary of $72,280, a single filer in Washington takes home about $59,679 per year ($4,973 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 6,960 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.