StarTran Blog

Here’s some facts about StarTran wages

Bus Operators

• Based on the top hourly rate, StarTran bus operators are the highest paid in Texas and among the highest in the nation. This will still be true based on StarTran’s contract proposal.
• Currently a starting StarTran bus operator makes $11.81 per hour ($24,654.80 per year), and the top rate is $19.69 per hour ($40,955.2 per year).
• Average base salary of a StarTran fixed route bus or paratransit van operator is $18.23 per hour ($37,918.40 per year).
• Top 20 annual salaries with overtime for bus operators ranged between $61,976 and $89,104 for 2007.

Mechanics

• Top hourly mechanic pay is highest in Texas for transit system mechanics. This will still be true based on StarTran’s contract proposal.
• Currently a starting StarTran mechanic makes $21.78 per hour ($45,302.4 per year), and the top rate is $23.97 per hour ($49,857.60 per year)
• Average base salary of a StarTran mechanic is $23.33 per hour ($48,529.35 per year).
• Top 20 annual salaries with overtime for mechanics ranged between $67,897 and $91,149.

Austin Area Comparisons

• First year AISD teacher (w/BA degree) makes $39,790 per year.
• Starting AISD bus operator makes $12.00/hour (24,960/year). Top wage is $13.59/hour ($28,267.20/year).
• Median wage for all occupations in Austin Metro Area: $14.32/hour ($29,786/year)
• Entry wage in Austin Metro Area: $8.36/hour ($17,389/year)