Bus Drivers, School Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $43,830 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.07
10th percentile $24,740
90th percentile $64,440
Employed locally 70
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,740
    25th
    $36,430
    50th (median)
    $43,830
    75th
    $48,300
    90th
    $64,440

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 69% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 31% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,880
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,950
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,260
    Light Truck Drivers $34,940
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $29,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $52,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Wichita Falls, TX is $21.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 6.8% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $24,740 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,430.