Bus Drivers, School Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $57,050 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.43
10th percentile $49,820
90th percentile $75,940
Employed locally 190
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,820
    25th
    $57,050
    50th (median)
    $57,050
    75th
    $63,900
    90th
    $75,940

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 55% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 45% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,540
    Stockers and Order Fillers $41,830
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,480
    Light Truck Drivers $46,010
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $38,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Santa Rosa, CA is $27.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 21.3% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $49,820 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,050.