Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Fresno, CA

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

Median annual salary $50,620 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.34
10th percentile $40,570
90th percentile $60,230
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,570
    25th
    $45,140
    50th (median)
    $50,620
    75th
    $58,240
    90th
    $60,230

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 70% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $69,990
    Salinas, CA $69,560
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $65,100
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $63,820

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,350
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,140
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,330
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,060
    Light Truck Drivers $40,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Fresno, CA is $24.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.78 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Fresno, CA is 11.9% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Fresno?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $40,570 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,140.