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Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) Salary in Texas

Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) in Texas earn a median of $48,740 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$48,740
vs. U.S. median
−17% ($59,050)
Rank among states
33 of 51
Jobs in the state
11,600

Pay range in Texas

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,290; the top 10% earn over $64,890. Nationally the range is $40,030 to $84,700.

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Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) pay in Texas

How much do bus drivers (transit and intercity) make in Texas?

The median is $48,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,290 and the top 10% earn over $64,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Texas a good state for bus drivers (transit and intercity)?

On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $59,050). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses