How much does a bus driver make in Texas?
$48,740a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Texas. That is $23.43 an hour or $4,062 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.43
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,290Median: $48,740Highest 10%: $64,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,290 | $17.93 | |
| 25th | $42,610 | $20.49 | |
| Median | $48,740 | $23.43 | |
| 75th | $56,120 | $26.98 | |
| 90th | $64,890 | $31.20 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Longview, TX | $38,990 |
| Tyler, TX | $38,990 |
| Killeen, TX | $38,800 |
| El Paso, TX | $38,730 |
| Texarkana, TX | $37,280 |
| Abilene, TX | $37,010 |
| Brownsville, TX | $35,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 30. Idaho | $49,000 |
| 31. North Dakota | $48,890 |
| 32. Louisiana | $48,860 |
| 33. Texas | $48,740 |
| 34. Rhode Island | $48,610 |
| 35. Florida | $48,300 |
| 36. Tennessee | $47,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $23.43 ($48,740 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $48,740 against $59,050 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Texas rank for bus driver pay?
Texas ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays bus drivers the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $56,120 a year.
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.