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

    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.