Bus Drivers, School Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $46,530 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.37
10th percentile $34,440
90th percentile $59,700
Employed locally 120
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,440
    25th
    $40,760
    50th (median)
    $46,530
    75th
    $46,530
    90th
    $59,700

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 70% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,150
    Sherman-Denison, TX $46,870
    Longview, TX $46,480
    Victoria, TX $46,480
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,860
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,080

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,680
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,190
    Light Truck Drivers $37,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $52,090
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $27,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Abilene, TX is $22.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.97 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Abilene, TX is 1.1% below the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Abilene?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $34,440 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,760.