Bus Drivers, School Salary in Tyler, TX

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

Median annual salary $42,940 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.64
10th percentile $25,120
90th percentile $51,970
Employed locally 220
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,120
    25th
    $38,990
    50th (median)
    $42,940
    75th
    $48,480
    90th
    $51,970

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 60% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 40% 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 Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,900
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,590
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,040
    Light Truck Drivers $38,450
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Tyler, TX is $20.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Tyler, TX is 8.7% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $25,120 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,990.