Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Midland, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $40,630 -29.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.54
10th percentile $37,040
90th percentile $49,680
Employed locally 70
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,040
    25th
    $40,630
    50th (median)
    $40,630
    75th
    $49,680
    90th
    $49,680

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 43% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 57% 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 Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,730
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,860
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,750
    Wellhead Pumpers $79,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,300
    Light Truck Drivers $47,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Midland, TX is $19.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Midland, TX is 29.3% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $37,040 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,630.