Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $47,910 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.04
10th percentile $40,190
90th percentile $63,610
Employed locally 1,230
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,190
    25th
    $40,900
    50th (median)
    $47,910
    75th
    $49,050
    90th
    $63,610

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 49% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,930
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,980
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,070
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $45,620
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $42,360
    Midland, TX $40,630

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,570
    Light Truck Drivers $44,420
    Driver/Sales Workers $32,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Austin, TX is $23.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.20 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Austin, TX is 16.6% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Austin?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $40,190 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,900.