Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $48,500 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.32
10th percentile $46,950
90th percentile $60,440
Employed locally 180
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,950
    25th
    $46,950
    50th (median)
    $48,500
    75th
    $56,620
    90th
    $60,440

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 45% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 55% 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 Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,190
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,730
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,100
    Light Truck Drivers $42,700
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,000
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Oxnard, CA is $23.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Oxnard, CA is 15.6% 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $46,950 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,950.