Bus Drivers, School Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $46,480 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $22,070
90th percentile $62,020
Employed locally 450
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,070
    25th
    $37,610
    50th (median)
    $46,480
    75th
    $51,740
    90th
    $62,020

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 71% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 29% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,860
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,080

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,080
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,110
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,990
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $37,730
    Light Truck Drivers $35,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Longview, TX is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Longview, TX is 1.2% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $22,070 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,610.