Bus Drivers (School) Salary in Texas
Bus Drivers (School) in Texas earn a median of $44,490 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,490
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($47,920)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 37,550
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,690; the top 10% earn over $60,740. Nationally the range is $29,240 to $65,730.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$48,740 median in Texas
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35,600 median in Texas
- Subway and Streetcar Operators$58,780 median in Texas
- Passenger Attendants$31,230 median in Texas
- Couriers and Messengers$39,260 median in Texas
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$31,010 median in Texas
Bus Drivers (School) pay in Texas
How much do bus drivers (school) make in Texas?
The median is $44,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,690 and the top 10% earn over $60,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for bus drivers (school)?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $47,920). Living costs are not included.