Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $33,790 -41.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.25
10th percentile $22,260
90th percentile $45,480
Employed locally 110
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,260
    25th
    $27,970
    50th (median)
    $33,790
    75th
    $34,620
    90th
    $45,480

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 66% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 34% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $45,620
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $42,360

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,430
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $29,950
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,270
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $22,920
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $30,500
    Bus Drivers, School $28,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Brownsville, TX is $16.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Brownsville, TX is 41.2% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $22,260 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,970.