How much does a bus driver make in Houston?
$50,430a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $24.25 an hour or $4,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.25
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 3,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,030Median: $50,430Highest 10%: $59,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,030 | $19.25 | |
| 25th | $42,610 | $20.49 | |
| Median | $50,430 | $24.25 | |
| 75th | $59,050 | $28.39 | |
| 90th | $59,050 | $28.39 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Dallas, TX | $56,120 |
| Midland, TX | $51,950 |
| San Antonio, TX | $50,880 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $24.25 ($50,430 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $50,430 against $59,050 nationally, 15% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $48,740, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for bus driver pay?
86 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,050 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.