Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $42,360 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.37
10th percentile $32,760
90th percentile $54,580
Employed locally 190
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,760
    25th
    $36,060
    50th (median)
    $42,360
    75th
    $45,190
    90th
    $54,580

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 81% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 19% 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
    Midland, TX $40,630

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $45,970
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $30,460
    Light Truck Drivers $36,700
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $28,610
    Bus Drivers, School $41,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in McAllen, TX is $20.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in McAllen, TX is 26.3% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $32,760 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,060.