How much does a bus driver make in Texas?
$44,490a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Texas. That is $21.39 an hour or $3,708 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.39
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 37,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,690Median: $44,490Highest 10%: $60,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,690 | $11.39 | |
| 25th | $31,330 | $15.06 | |
| Median | $44,490 | $21.39 | |
| 75th | $49,030 | $23.57 | |
| 90th | $60,740 | $29.20 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 38. Kentucky | $44,830 |
| 39. Florida | $44,690 |
| 40. Tennessee | $44,510 |
| 41. Texas | $44,490 |
| 42. Delaware | $42,390 |
| 43. South Carolina | $39,900 |
| 44. South Dakota | $39,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $21.39 ($44,490 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $44,490 against $47,920 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Texas rank for bus driver pay?
Texas ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays bus drivers the most?
Victoria, TX, with a median of $48,380 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.