Bus Drivers, School Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $63,130 +34.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.35
10th percentile $53,330
90th percentile $79,140
Employed locally 1,110
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,330
    25th
    $58,740
    50th (median)
    $63,130
    75th
    $73,670
    90th
    $79,140

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 47% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 53% 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
    Salinas, CA $62,530
    Modesto, CA $62,480
    Chico, CA $59,430

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,220
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,630
    Light Truck Drivers $49,300
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,230
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $57,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in San Francisco, CA is $30.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in San Francisco, CA is 34.2% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $53,330 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,740.