Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Texarkana, TX-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Texarkana, TX-AR

Median annual salary $37,280 -35.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.92
10th percentile $34,230
90th percentile $44,400
Employed locally 40
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,230
    25th
    $34,230
    50th (median)
    $37,280
    75th
    $42,360
    90th
    $44,400

    Texarkana economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,046 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 68% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 32% 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 Texarkana, TX-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,320
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,880
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,480
    Light Truck Drivers$38,280
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$38,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Texarkana, TX-AR is $17.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Texarkana, TX-AR is 35.1% 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 Texarkana?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $34,230 per year in Texarkana, TX-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,230.