Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bus Driver jobs in Arlington, TX

2,280 bus drivers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $56,120/year median · 5% below the national median.

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The median bus driver salary in Arlington, TX is $56,120/year, with a typical range of $46,220 to $65,100 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Arlington is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$56,120/yearBLS
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Bus Driver pay in Arlington, TX

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Arlington metro. Half of Bus Drivers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $46,220 $56,120 $65,100
25th$46,220 Median$56,120 75th$65,100 vs US5% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area (SOC 53-3052, Bus Driver). Arlington is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Bus Driver salary guide →

What is a Bus Driver salary in Arlington?

The median bus driver salary in Arlington, TX is $56,120/year, with a typical range of $46,220 to $65,100 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 2,280 bus drivers employed in the Arlington metro area. Arlington is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Bus Driver pay bands in Arlington by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level Bus Driver

Typical mid level band in Arlington
Example (illustrative)
Location
Arlington, TX
Typical pay range
$50,227–$67,792
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Bus Driver

Typical entry level band in Arlington
Example (illustrative)
Location
Arlington, TX
Typical pay range
$50,227–$69,813
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Bus Driver

Typical entry level band in Arlington
Example (illustrative)
Location
Arlington, TX
Typical pay range
$49,385–$62,742
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Bus Driver

Typical lead band in Arlington
Example (illustrative)
Location
Arlington, TX
Typical pay range
$48,543–$63,752
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Bus Driver

Typical lead band in Arlington
Example (illustrative)
Location
Arlington, TX
Typical pay range
$52,752–$68,803
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Bus Driver Career Ladder — Arlington Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Arlington’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Bus Driver0–2 yrs$40,406
  2. Mid Bus Driver2–5 yrs$53,314
  3. Senior Bus Driver5–8 yrs$67,344
  4. Staff Bus Driver8–12 yrs$81,374
  5. Lead Bus Driver12+ yrs$95,404

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 53-3052, Bus Driver).

Employers in the Bus Driver hiring market in Arlington

  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Arlington post Bus Driver jobs

Employers in the Arlington metro typically post Bus Driver roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Bus Driver in Arlington, TX — Common Questions

How much does a Bus Driver earn in Arlington, TX?
Median $56,120/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $46,220–$65,100. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Arlington is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Arlington?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 2,280 Bus Driver roles employed in the Arlington metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Arlington employers use for Bus Driver?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Bus Driver jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Bus Driver openings in Arlington and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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