Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $39,110 -31.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.80
10th percentile $39,110
90th percentile $45,040
Employed locally 90
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,110
    25th
    $39,110
    50th (median)
    $39,110
    75th
    $42,830
    90th
    $45,040

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 59% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 41% 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 Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,330
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,910
    Light Truck Drivers $39,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,520
    Bus Drivers, School $42,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Corpus Christi, TX is $18.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 31.9% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $39,110 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,110.