Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bus Driver jobs in Austin, TX

1,700 bus drivers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $22.53/hour ($46,860/year) median · 21% below the national median.

  • Direct ATS apply — no login walls.
  • Pay-by-metro, not a national average.
  • Pay data sourced from BLS OEWS May 2025.

The median bus driver salary in Austin, TX is $22.53/hour ($46,860/year), with a typical range of $46,860 to $49,820 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Pay stats
MetricValueSource
Median salary$22.53/hour ($46,860/year)BLS
### Salary facts Median and range. - Use for negotiation.

Bus Driver pay in Austin, TX

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $46,860 $46,860 $49,820
25th$46,860 Median$46,860 75th$49,820 vs US21% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area (SOC 53-3052, Bus Driver). Full Bus Driver salary guide →

What is a Bus Driver salary in Austin?

The median bus driver salary in Austin, TX is $22.53/hour ($46,860/year), with a typical range of $46,860 to $49,820 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,700 bus drivers employed in the Austin metro area.

Bus Driver pay bands in Austin 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.

Lead Bus Driver

Typical lead band in Austin
Example (illustrative)
Location
Austin, TX
Typical pay range
$39,128–$52,389
Common on
Workday

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 Austin
Example (illustrative)
Location
Austin, TX
Typical pay range
$39,128–$53,232
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 Austin
Example (illustrative)
Location
Austin, TX
Typical pay range
$40,533–$54,919
Common on
iCIMS

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

Senior Bus Driver

Typical senior band in Austin
Example (illustrative)
Location
Austin, TX
Typical pay range
$39,831–$52,389
Common on
Lever

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

Staff Bus Driver

Typical staff band in Austin
Example (illustrative)
Location
Austin, TX
Typical pay range
$40,533–$57,450
Common on
Workday

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

Bus Driver Career Ladder — Austin Metro

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

  1. Entry Bus Driver0–2 yrs$33,739
  2. Mid Bus Driver2–5 yrs$44,517
  3. Senior Bus Driver5–8 yrs$56,232
  4. Staff Bus Driver8–12 yrs$67,947
  5. Lead Bus Driver12+ yrs$79,662

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

Employers in the Bus Driver hiring market in Austin

  • 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 Austin post Bus Driver jobs

Employers in the Austin 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 Austin, TX — Common Questions

How much does a Bus Driver earn in Austin, TX?
Median $22.53/hour ($46,860/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $46,860–$49,820. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Austin?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,700 Bus Driver roles employed in the Austin metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Austin 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 Austin and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
Get Jobeezy

Find Bus Driver jobs in Austin — and let Jobeezy apply for you.

Free to start. No resume writing. No cover letters. We handle the search, the filter, and the apply — you just say yes to interviews.

Free on iPhone and Android. You can delete your account in one tap.