SOC 53-3052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity — Killeen
Killeen-Temple, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Killeen, TX is $38,800 per year, substantially below the national median of $59,050 — a gap of 34.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Killeen, TX is $38,800 per year, substantially below the national median of $59,050 — a gap of 34.3%. Half of workers earn between $38,800 and $38,800. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,250 and the ninetieth at $45,650.
Within the state, Dallas records the highest median at $56,120. Of the 348 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 262nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,250 | −42.0% |
| 25th | $38,800 | −34.3% |
| Median (50th) | $38,800 | −34.3% |
| 75th | $38,800 | −34.3% |
| 90th | $45,650 | −22.7% |
| Mean | $38,830 | −34.2% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas | $56,120 | 2,280 | |
| 2 | Midland | $51,950 | 70 | |
| 3 | San Antonio | $50,880 | 1,270 | |
| 4 | Houston | $50,430 | 3,400 | |
| 5 | Austin | $46,860 | 1,700 | |
| 6 | Beaumont | $45,620 | 130 | |
| 7 | McAllen | $42,360 | 190 | |
| 8 | Corpus Christi | $39,110 | 90 | |
| 9 | Longview | $38,990 | 40 | |
| 10 | Tyler | $38,990 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Killeen run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $38,800 goes as far as $39,959 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,959US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,800 a year, 34.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,250 to $45,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dallas, at $56,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Killeen, TX?
The median annual wage is $38,800, or $18.65 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 $59,050, so pay in Killeen, TX is 34.3% 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 Killeen, TX earns more than $45,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,250 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 Dallas, at $56,120 per year.
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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