Bus Drivers, School Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $58,960 +25.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.35
10th percentile $48,160
90th percentile $72,590
Employed locally 470
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,160
    25th
    $51,350
    50th (median)
    $58,960
    75th
    $62,600
    90th
    $72,590

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 63% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 37% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,630
    Light Truck Drivers $45,280
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Sacramento, CA is $28.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Sacramento, CA is 25.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $48,160 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,350.