Bus Drivers, School Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $39,900 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.19
10th percentile $24,210
90th percentile $63,110
Employed locally 1,010
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,210
    25th
    $36,720
    50th (median)
    $39,900
    75th
    $49,030
    90th
    $63,110

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 68% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 32% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,180
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,850
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,160
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,980
    Light Truck Drivers $34,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $48,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in El Paso, TX is $19.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in El Paso, TX is 15.2% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $24,210 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,720.