Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in California

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • California

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in California earn a median salary of $58,050 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.1% vs the national median of $57,440. An estimated 20,710 bus drivers, transit and intercity are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $46,760 to $80,870 depending on location.

$58,050 Avg median salary in California
$80,870 Highest paying metro
$46,760 Lowest paying metro
20,710 Employed in California

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      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries by city in California

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Santa Cruz, CA $80,870 $65,960 $80,870 190
      San Francisco, CA $79,440 $60,950 $92,390 5,410
      Salinas, CA $69,560 $69,560 $69,560 170
      Los Angeles, CA $65,100 $52,120 $82,640 9,800
      San Diego, CA $59,640 $53,380 $59,640 1,810
      Napa, CA $59,560 $46,930 $59,560 170
      Santa Rosa, CA $56,860 $52,480 $61,430 150
      Riverside, CA $55,330 $47,390 $57,140 1,380
      Sacramento, CA $54,870 $48,510 $68,970 870
      San Luis Obispo, CA $54,140 $52,500 $64,500 100
      Fresno, CA $50,620 $45,140 $58,240 —
      North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California $49,690 $43,570 $54,140 50
      North Coast Region of California $49,370 $46,990 $49,370 90
      Oxnard, CA $48,500 $46,950 $56,620 180
      Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California $48,490 $48,480 $48,540 —
      Bakersfield, CA $46,760 $39,110 $61,600 340

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