Bus Drivers, School Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $36,800 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.69
10th percentile $21,960
90th percentile $47,850
Employed locally 640
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,960
    25th
    $22,930
    50th (median)
    $36,800
    75th
    $40,950
    90th
    $47,850

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 55% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 45% 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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$53,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,330
    Light Truck Drivers$37,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Killeen, TX is $17.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Killeen, TX is 21.8% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $21,960 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,930.