Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $49,980 -13% vs national
Median hourly $24.03
10th percentile $36,950
90th percentile $60,350
Employed locally 1,220
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,950
    25th
    $49,980
    50th (median)
    $49,980
    75th
    $60,350
    90th
    $60,350

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 67% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 33% 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
    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
    Midland, TX $40,630

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,600
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,520
    Light Truck Drivers $39,300
    Driver/Sales Workers $26,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in San Antonio, TX is $24.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in San Antonio, TX is 13% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $36,950 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,980.