Bus Drivers, School Salary in North Coast Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,700 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.89
10th percentile $47,260
90th percentile $62,230
Employed locally 160
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,260
    25th
    $48,450
    50th (median)
    $49,700
    75th
    $55,650
    90th
    $62,230

    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

    Related occupations in North Coast Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,860
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,890
    Light Truck Drivers$45,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,800
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in North Coast Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in North Coast Region of California is $23.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.34 or more per hour.

    Is North Coast Region of California above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in North Coast Region of California is 5.7% 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 North Coast Region of California?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $47,260 per year in North Coast Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,450.