How much does a bus driver make in Dallas?
$47,030a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $22.61 an hour or $3,919 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.61
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 154 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 9,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,160Median: $47,030Highest 10%: $60,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,160 | $13.06 | |
| 25th | $35,920 | $17.27 | |
| Median | $47,030 | $22.61 | |
| 75th | $49,620 | $23.86 | |
| 90th | $60,740 | $29.20 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Victoria, TX | $48,380 |
| Abilene, TX | $47,370 |
| Austin, TX | $46,910 |
| El Paso, TX | $46,800 |
| Longview, TX | $45,110 |
| Houston, TX | $43,570 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $43,510 |
| McAllen, TX | $42,680 |
| Killeen, TX | $41,200 |
| Lubbock, TX | $41,080 |
| Beaumont, TX | $40,580 |
| Waco, TX | $40,320 |
| Brownsville, TX | $38,250 |
| College Station, TX | $38,220 |
| San Antonio, TX | $36,780 |
| Amarillo, TX | $36,490 |
| Sherman, TX | $35,470 |
| San Angelo, TX | $35,060 |
| Laredo, TX | $34,790 |
| Tyler, TX | $26,780 |
| Texarkana, TX | $23,100 |
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 $22.61 ($47,030 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $47,030 against $47,920 nationally, 2% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $44,490, so Dallas pays 6% more.
Where does Dallas rank for bus driver pay?
154 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,740 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.