Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for bus drivers, transit and intercity is $23.43 an hour ($48,740 a year). About 11,600 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($59,050). Texas ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bus drivers, transit and intercity in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.93 | $37,290 |
| 25% of workers | $20.49 | $42,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.43 | $48,740 |
| 75% of workers | $26.98 | $56,120 |
| 90% of workers | $31.20 | $64,890 |
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $56,120 | 2,280 |
| Midland | $51,950 | 70 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $50,880 | 1,270 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $50,430 | 3,400 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $46,860 | 1,700 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $45,620 | 130 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $42,360 | 190 |
| Corpus Christi | $39,110 | 90 |
| Longview | $38,990 | 40 |
| Tyler | $38,990 | 40 |
| Killeen-Temple | $38,800 | 0 |
| El Paso | $38,730 | 440 |
| Texarkana | $37,280 | 40 |
| Abilene | $37,010 | 50 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $35,250 | 110 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bus drivers, transit and intercity
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 21,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $56,290 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $42,500 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $44,490 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $35,600 |
| Passenger Attendants | $31,230 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $68,980 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $79,000 |
| School Bus Monitors | $29,300 |
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