Bus Drivers, School Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $41,200 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.81
10th percentile $26,790
90th percentile $59,730
Employed locally 1,080
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,790
    25th
    $36,070
    50th (median)
    $41,200
    75th
    $47,680
    90th
    $59,730

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 79% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 21% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $45,970
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $30,460
    Light Truck Drivers $36,700
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $28,610
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $22,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in McAllen, TX is $19.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in McAllen, TX is 12.4% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $26,790 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,070.