Bus Drivers, School Salary in California
Ranked #3 of 51 · CA
25% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,520 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $61,040
Employment 16,600
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $45,870P25 $51,110 Median $61,040P75 $70,570P90 $73,680
About 80% of bus drivers, schools in California earn between $45,870 and $73,680. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean bus drivers, school salary in California is $60,520, about 25% above the U.S. average ($48,430). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $75,230 | $70,900 | 610 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $73,680 | $69,190 | 2,350 |
| Napa, CA | $67,430 | $68,150 | 70 |
| Modesto, CA | $62,870 | $60,070 | 190 |
| El Centro, CA | $62,610 | $59,640 | 60 |
| Salinas, CA | $62,390 | $59,670 | 140 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $61,900 | $57,890 | 2,980 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $61,720 | $59,910 | 380 |