Bus Drivers, School Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $56,650 +20.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.24
10th percentile $40,180
90th percentile $71,800
Employed locally 50
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,180
    25th
    $46,760
    50th (median)
    $56,650
    75th
    $70,390
    90th
    $71,800

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 100% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 0% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,130
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,250
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,910
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,580
    Light Truck Drivers $39,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in El Centro, CA is $27.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in El Centro, CA is 20.4% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $40,180 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,760.