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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Texas
Ranked #37 of 51 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of bus drivers, transit and intercitys in Texas earn between $37,290 and $64,890. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Texas is $49,040, about 18.6% below the U.S. average ($60,280). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $56,120 | $54,980 | 2,280 |
| Midland, TX | $51,950 | $47,630 | 70 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $50,880 | $51,450 | 1,270 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $50,430 | $49,650 | 3,400 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $46,860 | $49,460 | 1,700 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $45,620 | $42,030 | 130 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $42,360 | $41,570 | 190 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $39,110 | $41,040 | 90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make in Texas?
The median bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Texas is $48,740 per year (mean $49,040), and about 80% earn between $37,290 and $64,890.
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $49,040 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for bus drivers, transit and intercity?
Texas ranks #37 of 51 states for bus drivers, transit and intercity pay. Its mean salary of $49,040 is about 18.6% below the U.S. average of $60,280.
Which metro areas in Texas pay bus drivers, transit and intercity the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for bus drivers, transit and intercity are Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($56,120), Midland, TX ($51,950), San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX ($50,880), by median annual wage.