Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Hourly Wage in Texas (2024)

The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Texas is $23.07/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Texas hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$16.62
/hour
Median (P50)
$23.07
/hour
Senior (P90)
$29.41
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$47,980
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Texas vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$16.62
National: $17.59
-5.5%
Median (P50)
$23.07
National: $24.02
-4.0%
Senior (P90)
$29.41
National: $30.08
-2.2%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $16.62 $665 $2880 $34,560
Q1 (P25) $19.5 $780 $3379 $40,550
Median (P50) $23.07 $923 $3998 $47,980
Q3 (P75) $25.93 $1037 $4494 $53,930
Senior (P90) $29.41 $1176 $5098 $61,170

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

#1
$38.09
$38.09/hr
+58.6%
#2
$33.96
$33.96/hr
+41.4%
#3
$33.59
$33.59/hr
+39.8%
#4
$32.72
$32.72/hr
+36.2%
#5
$32.52
$32.52/hr
+35.4%
#6
$32.16
$32.16/hr
+33.9%
#7
$31.72
$31.72/hr
+32.1%
#8
$31.38
$31.38/hr
+30.6%
#9
$29.4
$29.4/hr
+22.4%
#10
$29.28
$29.28/hr
+21.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Texas?

The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Texas is $23.07/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $47,980.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Texas Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Texas is $23.07/hr compared to the national average of $24.02/hr — lower by $0.95/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Texas?

Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity professionals in Texas earn approximately $16.62/hour (10th percentile), which equals $34,560.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $29.41/hour.

How much does a senior Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Texas?

Senior-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity professionals in Texas (90th percentile) earn approximately $29.41/hour, or $61,170.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (SOC 533052) in Texas.

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