As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Transit Operator in Texas is $48,509, equivalent to $23 per hour, $933 weekly, or $4,042 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Transit Operator in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Transit Operator in Texas vary widely, spanning from $39,041 to $56,027. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,553) and 75th percentile ($52,444), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,027 per year. This $8,891 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Logistics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Texas Transit Operator often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide for Transit Operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Transit Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $39,041 TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $43,553 TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $48,509 TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $52,444 TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $56,027 TX April 01, 2026
25% $43,553 10% $39,041 90% $56,027 75% $52,444 $48,509 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $40,509 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $40,532 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $40,632 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $43,627 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $40,336 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $45,023 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $42,333 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $41,102 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $40,336 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $42,428 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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