TX · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 53-3051

Bus Drivers, School Salary in Texas

Median Annual Salary $42,780 -9% below national average (national: $47,040)
$42,710Mean Annual
$21Median Hourly
34,320Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$42,780
$23,440
10th pct.
$59,210
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$23,440$11.27
25th percentile$31,810$15.29
50th percentile (median)$42,780$20.57
75th percentile$48,480$23.31
90th percentile (top earners)$59,210$28.47
Mean (average)$42,710$20.53

How Texas Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Texas
Texas (current) $42,780
Massachusetts $63,030 +47%
Washington $60,250 +41%
Connecticut $59,340 +39%
New Jersey $59,140 +38%
California $58,280 +36%
New York $56,510 +32%
District of Columbia $54,450 +27%
Oregon $52,090 +22%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Bus Drivers, School salary in Texas?

The mean bus drivers, school salary in Texas is $42,710 per year. The median (middle) salary is $42,780 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Bus Drivers, School in Texas?

Entry-level bus drivers, schools (10th percentile) in Texas typically earn around $23,440 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $31,810 per year.

What is the highest Bus Drivers, School salary in Texas?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Texas make approximately $59,210 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $48,480 per year.

How does the Texas Bus Drivers, School salary compare to the national average?

The median bus drivers, school salary in Texas is $42,780, which is -9% below national average of $47,040.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes