Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $45,620 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.93
10th percentile $29,190
90th percentile $45,830
Employed locally 130
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,190
    25th
    $36,400
    50th (median)
    $45,620
    75th
    $45,620
    90th
    $45,830

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 70% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 30% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,910
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $42,360
    Midland, TX $40,630

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,640
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,240
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,950
    Light Truck Drivers $39,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Beaumont, TX is $21.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Beaumont, TX is 20.6% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $29,190 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,400.