Bus Drivers, School Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $57,690 +22.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.74
10th percentile $46,380
90th percentile $71,900
Employed locally 400
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,380
    25th
    $50,340
    50th (median)
    $57,690
    75th
    $61,580
    90th
    $71,900

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 54% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 46% 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
    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 Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,190
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,730
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,100
    Light Truck Drivers$42,700
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,000
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Oxnard, CA is $27.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Oxnard, CA is 22.6% 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $46,380 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,340.