Bus Drivers, School Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $65,110 +38.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.30
10th percentile $54,330
90th percentile $78,310
Employed locally 640
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,330
    25th
    $60,460
    50th (median)
    $65,110
    75th
    $75,740
    90th
    $78,310

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 41% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 59% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750
    Springfield, MA $64,570

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Chico, CA $59,430

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$46,030
    Stockers and Order Fillers$44,910
    Light Truck Drivers$50,060
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$65,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in San Jose, CA is $31.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in San Jose, CA is 38.4% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $54,330 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,460.