Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $38,030 -33.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.29
10th percentile $31,100
90th percentile $47,510
Employed locally 420
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,100
    25th
    $35,400
    50th (median)
    $38,030
    75th
    $45,090
    90th
    $47,510

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 65% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 35% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,180
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,850
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,160
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,980
    Light Truck Drivers $34,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $48,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in El Paso, TX is $18.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in El Paso, TX is 33.8% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $31,100 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,400.