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How much does a bus driver make in Abilene?

$37,010a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Abilene, TX metro area. That is $17.79 an hour or $3,084 a month.

Hourly
$17.79
Vs. national median
-37%
Rank among cities
163 of 171
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,090Median: $37,010Highest 10%: $44,540
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,090$15.43
25th$34,230$16.46
Median$37,010$17.79
75th$44,460$21.38
90th$44,540$21.41

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

Dallas, TX$56,120
Midland, TX$51,950
San Antonio, TX$50,880
Houston, TX$50,430
Austin, TX$46,860
Beaumont, TX$45,620
McAllen, TX$42,360
Corpus Christi, TX$39,110
Killeen, TX$38,800
El Paso, TX$38,730
Brownsville, TX$35,250
Bus Driver salary in Texas Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Abilene

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$56,080
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$54,720
Bus Driver$47,370
Light Truck Driver$38,090
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$37,970
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$36,820
Laborer and Freight$35,810
Stocker and Order Filler$34,200
Driver/Sales Worker$33,560
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$30,980
Salaries for every job in Abilene, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bus driver make an hour in Abilene?

The median hourly pay in the Abilene, TX metro area is $17.79 ($37,010 a year).

Do bus drivers make more in Abilene than the national average?

No: $37,010 against $59,050 nationally, 37% less.

How does Abilene compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $48,740, so Abilene pays 24% less.

Where does Abilene rank for bus driver pay?

163 of 171 metro areas with data.

How much does a bus driver make starting out in Abilene?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,540 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.