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How Much Does a Transit Driver Make in Texas?

Updated April 24, 2024

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$43,791/yr

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Low $37,542

Average $43,791

High $49,275

The average salary for Transit Driver is $43,791 per year in Texas.

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$39,808

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Company	average base salary in (usd)	range
The Texas A&M University System Transit driver	$38,572/yr	$33,060 $44,084 RANGE: $33,060 - $44,084
Midwestern State University Transit driver	$38,917/yr	$33,356 $44,478 RANGE: $33,356 - $44,478
Transdevna Transit driver	$39,367/yr	$34,177 $44,557 RANGE: $34,177 - $44,557
Hill Country Transit District Transit driver	$37,278/yr	$31,600 $42,956 RANGE: $31,600 - $42,956
Bastrop ISD Bus Driver, GoldStar Transit	$42,321/yr	$36,274 $48,369 RANGE: $36,274 - $48,369
City of Conroe Driver - Transit Vehicle Operator	$42,238/yr	$36,654 $47,821 RANGE: $36,654 - $47,821
Capital Area Rural Transportation System Driver for Public Transit	$39,858/yr	$34,589 $45,127 RANGE: $34,589 - $45,127
PANHANDLE COMMUNITY SERVICES Non CDL Transit Driver	$38,661/yr	$33,809 $43,514 RANGE: $33,809 - $43,514

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Top 10 Highest Paying Cities For Transit Driver Jobs in Texas

It is important to understand how location impacts your career prospects in the United States. There are some cities where a Transit Driver can find a job easily with a greater salary paid then achieve a higher standard of living. Below is the top cities list for Transit Driver job salaries in Texas. Some cities can pay higher salaries for Transit Driver jobs, which can indicate that there is a large demand for Transit Driver positions in this city.

The following table shows top 10 cities where the Transit Driver salary is higher than other cities in Texas. Houston takes first place in this list, followed by Pasadena, Galveston. The Transit Driver salary is $44,864 in Houston, which is higher than the national average. There is 1 city's Transit Driver salary higher than national average in Texas.

The average salary for a Transit Driver in Texas is $43,791, but we found that the city with the highest salary for Transit Driver jobs is Houston, TX, and it is higher than Pasadena. Transit Driver jobs in Houston can have the opportunity to earn higher salaries than in other cities in Texas.

CITY	ANNUAL SALARY	MONTHLY PAY	WEEKLY PAY	HOURLY WAGE
Houston	$44,864	$3,739	$863	$22
Pasadena	$44,685	$3,724	$859	$21
Galveston	$44,641	$3,720	$858	$21
Austin	$44,283	$3,690	$852	$21
Dallas	$44,149	$3,679	$849	$21
Plano	$44,149	$3,679	$849	$21
Carrollton	$44,149	$3,679	$849	$21
Garland	$44,149	$3,679	$849	$21
Irving	$44,149	$3,679	$849	$21
Richardson	$44,149	$3,679	$849	$21

What Does a Transit Driver Do?

Help transport citizens of a community every day as a para-transit bus driver or transit bus operator, and take charge of the technical aspect of the transit authority business as an emergency response technician, public utilities specialist, or transit coordinator.

Updated October 01, 2021

The transit agency has about 75 open driver jobs, which is about 10 percent of its budgeted positions.

Updated September 28, 2021

Join the First Transit team as a Bus Driver at SCAD and provide our clients with the freedom and convenience of reliable, safe transportation.

Updated December 21, 2021

Metro Transit is cutting service in an effort to make buses more reliable for riders amid an "unprecedented" driver shortage.

Updated December 19, 2021

Found inside â Page 45But opportunities should be good , particularly for school bus driver jobs , due to turnover ; applicants for higher paying public transit positions may face keen competition.

Updated December 19, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions About a Transit Driver Salaries

What is the average of a Transit Driver in Texas?

The Transit Driver salary range is from $37,542 to $49,275, and the average Transit Driver salary is $43,791/year in Texas. The Transit Driver's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Transit Driver salary in the United States?

The Transit Driver salary in San Jose, CA is $56,136 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Transit Driver's salary?

Besides the location, employees' education degree, related skills, and work experience also will influence the salary. Try to improve your skills and experience to get a higher salary for the position of Transit Driver.

What is the growth rate of the Transit Driver's salary?

If you are thinking of becoming a Transit Driver or planning the next step in your career, find the detailed salary report of a Transit Driver.

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