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Bus Drivers, School in Texas

Want to work as a Bus Drivers, School in Texas? Below are the key facts. Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.

What do Bus Drivers, School Make in Texas?

For bus drivers, school working in Texas, wages run about $42,780 per year (or about $20.57/hour).Annual wages span from $23,440 at the 10th percentile to $59,210 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$23,440	$11.27
25th percentile	$31,810	$15.29
Median (50th)	$42,780	$20.57
75th percentile	$48,480	$23.31
90th percentile	$59,210	$28.47

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Texas compared to the national average — is 0.99.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, bus drivers, school earn a median of $47,746 per year ($22.96/hour), lower than the Texas median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 383,655 bus drivers, school in the U.S.. In Texas alone, about 34,320 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 4,910 bus drivers, school.

Top Texas Metros for Bus Drivers, School

The largest metro-area employers of bus drivers, school in Texas.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	8,700	$41,730
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	8,500	$47,150
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	2,960	$36,310
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	2,710	$45,860
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX	1,080	$41,200
El Paso, TX	1,010	$39,900
Killeen-Temple, TX	640	$36,800
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX	610	$28,900
Corpus Christi, TX	560	$42,880
Longview, TX	450	$46,480
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	390	$42,770
Amarillo, TX	380	$43,260
Waco, TX	320	$43,630
Laredo, TX	270	$39,920
Lubbock, TX	260	$40,080
College Station-Bryan, TX	250	$45,080
Texarkana, TX-AR	220	$31,840
Tyler, TX	220	$42,940
Sherman-Denison, TX	150	$46,870
Midland, TX	130	$39,580
San Angelo, TX	130	$34,420
Abilene, TX	120	$46,530
Wichita Falls, TX	70	$43,830
Victoria, TX	60	$46,480

Top States for Bus Drivers, School Employment

The table below shows the states where the most bus drivers, school work.

State	Number Employed
New York	37,520
Texas	34,320
Pennsylvania	23,580
Illinois	20,060
Georgia	16,350
California	14,580
Virginia	13,530
Florida	12,730
New Jersey	12,200
North Carolina	11,960
Alabama	11,670
Minnesota	10,860
Indiana	10,700
Massachusetts	10,240
Washington	9,420
Wisconsin	9,000
Michigan	8,960
Missouri	8,680
Maryland	8,320
Tennessee	7,660

Highest-Paying States for Bus Drivers, School

The highest-paying states for bus drivers, school.

State	Annual Median Salary
Massachusetts	$63,030
Washington	$60,250
Connecticut	$59,340
New Jersey	$59,140
California	$58,280
New York	$56,510
District of Columbia	$54,450
Oregon	$52,090
Utah	$51,270
Hawaii	$51,210

Skills

Top bus drivers, school skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for bus drivers, school, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, bus drivers, school typically:

• Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
• Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
• Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
• Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.
• Maintain order among students during trips to ensure safety.
• Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of students or trips, hours worked, mileage, or fuel consumption.
• Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
• Record bus routes.
• Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
• Keep bus interiors clean for students.

Work Activities

• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Getting Information
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Assisting and Caring for Others
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Scheduling Work and Activities

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Microsoft Windows

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

• Ground Transportation

Related Careers

Careers similar to bus drivers, school include:

• Emergency Medical Technicians
• Parking Enforcement Workers
• Transit and Railroad Police
• Crossing Guards and Flaggers
• School Bus Monitors
• Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

Also Known As

Bus Drive Coordinator, Bus Driver, Bus Monitor, CDL Bus Driver (Commercial Driver's License Bus Driver), CDL School Bus Driver (Commercial Driver's License School Bus Driver), Campus Driver, Public School Bus Driver, SPED Bus Driver (Special Education Bus Driver), SPED Driver (Special Education Driver), SPED School Bus Driver (Special Education School Bus Driver), School Bus Driver, School Bus Operator, School Van Driver, Shuttle Bus Driver, Student Driver.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 53-3051.00