Last updated · Sources: Fort Worth ISD: 2026-2027 FWISD Compensation Manual — Fort Worth ISD, Arlington ISD: Transportation — Arlington ISD
Tarrant County, TX: school bus driver pay
2 employers that hire school bus drivers in Tarrant County. Click a column to sort. A blank cell means the source doesn't say, and we don't guess.
Highest published hourly floor
Arlington Independent School District
Highest top of range
| Employer | Start $/hr | Low $/hr | Top $/hr | Pay as published | Paid CDL training | Hours | Benefits | Source / date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Independent School District School district · Tarrant County (Arlington) | $24.97 | $24.97 | not published | $24.97 per hour starting pay (CDL drivers); $18.25 non-CDL | not stated | 35 hours of work per week offered. | not stated | Transportation — Arlington ISD Listed as current pay; effective date not stated. Checked November 3, 2026. · checked 2026-11-03 |
| Fort Worth Independent School District School district · Tarrant County (Fort Worth) | not published | $22.75 | $32.73 | $22.75–$32.73 per hour (grade BD, 183 days) | Bus Driver In-Training (Substitute) rate is $15.00 per hour. | 183-day calendar. | not stated | 2026-2027 FWISD Compensation Manual — Fort Worth ISD 2026-27 manual; checked November 3, 2026. · checked 2026-11-03 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do school bus drivers make in Tarrant County, TX?
Published hourly pay starts at $22.75–$24.97 across the 2 employers with an hourly rate, and the highest top of range is $32.73/hr. Each figure links to the employer's own source and the date we checked it.
Does Tarrant County pay for CDL training?
Fort Worth ISD: Bus Driver In-Training (Substitute) rate is $15.00 per hour.; Arlington ISD: Not stated in the cited source.
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