Bus Drivers, School Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $62,530 +32.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.06
10th percentile $49,130
90th percentile $64,360
Employed locally 130
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,130
    25th
    $58,690
    50th (median)
    $62,530
    75th
    $63,180
    90th
    $64,360

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 66% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 34% 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
    Modesto, CA $62,480
    Chico, CA $59,430

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,510
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,230
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,600
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,250
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $37,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Salinas, CA is $30.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Salinas, CA is 32.9% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $49,130 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,690.