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How much does a bus driver make in Killeen?

$38,800a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area. That is $18.65 an hour or $3,233 a month.

Hourly
$18.65
Vs. national median
-34%
Rank among cities
155 of 171
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,250Median: $38,800Highest 10%: $45,650
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,250$16.47
25th$38,800$18.65
Median$38,800$18.65
75th$38,800$18.65
90th$45,650$21.95

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
El Paso, TX$38,730
Abilene, TX$37,010
Brownsville, TX$35,250
Bus Driver salary in Texas Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Killeen

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,550
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$57,040
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,720
Light Truck Driver$44,750
Motor Vehicle Operator$44,300
Bus Driver$41,200
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$40,830
Laborer and Freight$37,870
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$37,300
Stocker and Order Filler$36,560
Salaries for every job in Killeen, TX

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area is $18.65 ($38,800 a year).

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

No: $38,800 against $59,050 nationally, 34% less.

How does Killeen compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $48,740, so Killeen pays 20% less.

Where does Killeen rank for bus driver pay?

155 of 171 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,650 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.