Bus Drivers, School Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $43,260 -8% vs national
Median hourly $20.80
10th percentile $23,820
90th percentile $55,290
Employed locally 380
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,820
    25th
    $34,440
    50th (median)
    $43,260
    75th
    $44,820
    90th
    $55,290

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 65% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 35% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $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
    Abilene, TX $46,530
    Longview, TX $46,480
    Victoria, TX $46,480
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,860

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,180
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,740
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,680
    Light Truck Drivers $37,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $54,390
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Amarillo, TX is $20.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Amarillo, TX is 8% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $23,820 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,440.