Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in North Coast Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,370 -14% vs national
Median hourly $23.74
10th percentile $40,920
90th percentile $56,160
Employed locally 90
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,920
    25th
    $46,990
    50th (median)
    $49,370
    75th
    $49,370
    90th
    $56,160

    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

    Related occupations in North Coast Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,860
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,890
    Light Truck Drivers $45,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,800
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in North Coast Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in North Coast Region of California is $23.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.66 or more per hour.

    Is North Coast Region of California above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in North Coast Region of California is 14% 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 North Coast Region of California?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $40,920 per year in North Coast Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,990.