Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $55,330 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.60
10th percentile $45,580
90th percentile $62,430
Employed locally 1,380
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,580
    25th
    $47,390
    50th (median)
    $55,330
    75th
    $57,140
    90th
    $62,430

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 64% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 36% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,970
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,680
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $54,540
    Light Truck Drivers $44,560
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $38,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Riverside, CA is $26.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Riverside, CA is 3.7% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $45,580 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,390.