SOC 53-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus Drivers, School — Tyler
Tyler, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Bus Drivers, School in Tyler, TX is $26,780 per year, substantially below the national median of $47,920 — a gap of 44.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Bus Drivers, School in Tyler, TX is $26,780 per year, substantially below the national median of $47,920 — a gap of 44.1%. Half of workers earn between $23,110 and $45,380. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $18,680 and the ninetieth at $50,270.
Employment stands at 330, or 2.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Victoria records the highest median at $48,380. Of the 339 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 330th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,680 | −61.0% |
| 25th | $23,110 | −51.8% |
| Median (50th) | $26,780 | −44.1% |
| 75th | $45,380 | −5.3% |
| 90th | $50,270 | +4.9% |
| Mean | $33,710 | −29.7% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tyler run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $26,780 goes as far as $27,580 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 42.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$26,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$27,580US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $26,780 a year, 44.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $18,680 to $50,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Victoria, at $48,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus Drivers, School in Tyler, TX?
The median annual wage is $26,780, or $12.87 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,920, so pay in Tyler, TX is 44.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Tyler, TX earns more than $50,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $18,680 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Victoria, at $48,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Tyler, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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