Bus Drivers, School Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $28,900 -38.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.90
10th percentile $24,670
90th percentile $49,520
Employed locally 610
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,670
    25th
    $24,670
    50th (median)
    $28,900
    75th
    $41,720
    90th
    $49,520

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 56% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 44% 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
    Victoria, TX $46,480
    Longview, TX $46,480
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,860

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,430
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $29,950
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,270
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $22,920
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $30,500
    Light Truck Drivers $33,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Brownsville, TX is $13.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Brownsville, TX is 38.6% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $24,670 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,670.