Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $37,850 -34.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.20
10th percentile $33,420
90th percentile $45,350
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,420
    25th
    $37,850
    50th (median)
    $37,850
    75th
    $37,850
    90th
    $45,350

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 56% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 44% 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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,330
    Light Truck Drivers $37,290
    Bus Drivers, School $36,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Killeen, TX is $18.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Killeen, TX is 34.1% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $33,420 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,850.