How much does a bus driver make in Tyler?
$26,780a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Tyler, TX metro area. That is $12.88 an hour or $2,232 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.88
- Vs. national median
- -44%
- Rank among cities
- 333 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,680Median: $26,780Highest 10%: $50,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,680 | $8.98 | |
| 25th | $23,110 | $11.11 | |
| Median | $26,780 | $12.88 | |
| 75th | $45,380 | $21.82 | |
| 90th | $50,270 | $24.17 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Texarkana, TX | $23,100 |
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Salaries for every job in Tyler, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Tyler?
The median hourly pay in the Tyler, TX metro area is $12.88 ($26,780 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Tyler than the national average?
No: $26,780 against $47,920 nationally, 44% less.
How does Tyler compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $44,490, so Tyler pays 40% less.
Where does Tyler rank for bus driver pay?
333 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Tyler?
The lowest-paid 10% make $18,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,270 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.