How much does a bus driver make in Dallas?
$56,120a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $26.98 an hour or $4,677 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.98
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 2,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,310Median: $56,120Highest 10%: $65,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,310 | $18.90 | |
| 25th | $46,220 | $22.22 | |
| Median | $56,120 | $26.98 | |
| 75th | $65,100 | $31.30 | |
| 90th | $65,100 | $31.30 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| 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 |
| Abilene, TX | $37,010 |
| Brownsville, TX | $35,250 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $212,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $160,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $126,000 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $79,720 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $78,010 |
| Tank Car | $76,850 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $68,640 |
| Locomotive Engineer | $65,340 |
| Pump Operator | $63,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $26.98 ($56,120 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $56,120 against $59,050 nationally, 5% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $48,740, so Dallas pays 15% more.
Where does Dallas rank for bus driver pay?
59 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,100 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.