Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington

In Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX), the median pay for bus drivers, transit and intercity is $26.98 an hour ($56,120 a year). About 2,280 people work in this job there.

$26.98Median hourly pay

$46,220–$65,100Middle half of workers, yearly

2,280People in this job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX)

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($59,050). It is 15% higher than the Texas median ($48,740).

Pay range for bus drivers, transit and intercity in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.90	$39,310
25% of workers	$22.22	$46,220
Half of workers (median)	$26.98	$56,120
75% of workers	$31.30	$65,100
90% of workers	$31.30	$65,100

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Texas metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (this page)	$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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX)

Job	Median yearly pay
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$59,530
Light Truck Drivers	$44,050
Bus Drivers, School	$47,030
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs	$36,900
Driver/Sales Workers	$44,440

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.