Bus Drivers, School Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $52,350 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.17
10th percentile $44,650
90th percentile $60,850
Employed locally 400
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,650
    25th
    $50,610
    50th (median)
    $52,350
    75th
    $54,560
    90th
    $60,850

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 77% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,130
    Salinas, CA $62,530
    Modesto, CA $62,480

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,370
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,060
    Light Truck Drivers $41,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Bakersfield, CA is $25.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.91 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Bakersfield, CA is 11.3% above the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $44,650 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,610.