Bus Drivers, School Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $43,630 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.98
10th percentile $28,760
90th percentile $80,680
Employed locally 320
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,760
    25th
    $36,750
    50th (median)
    $43,630
    75th
    $49,690
    90th
    $80,680

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,160
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,840
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,030
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $30,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,460
    Light Truck Drivers $39,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Waco, TX is $20.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Waco, TX is 7.2% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $28,760 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,750.