How much does a bus driver make in Houston?
$43,570a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $20.95 an hour or $3,631 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.95
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 244 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 9,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,550Median: $43,570Highest 10%: $61,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,550 | $12.76 | |
| 25th | $31,140 | $14.97 | |
| Median | $43,570 | $20.95 | |
| 75th | $49,150 | $23.63 | |
| 90th | $61,280 | $29.46 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Victoria, TX | $48,380 |
| Abilene, TX | $47,370 |
| Dallas, TX | $47,030 |
| Austin, TX | $46,910 |
| El Paso, TX | $46,800 |
| Longview, TX | $45,110 |
| 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 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 $20.95 ($43,570 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $43,570 against $47,920 nationally, 9% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $44,490, so Houston pays 2% less.
Where does Houston rank for bus driver pay?
244 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,280 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.