Bus Drivers, School Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $54,850 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.37
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $59,380
Employed locally 170
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $47,120
    50th (median)
    $54,850
    75th
    $58,930
    90th
    $59,380

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 79% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 21% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,740
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,150
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,720
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,860
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $33,800
    Light Truck Drivers $42,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Visalia, CA is $26.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Visalia, CA is 16.6% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,120.