Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $69,560 +21.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.44
10th percentile $52,060
90th percentile $73,380
Employed locally 170
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,060
    25th
    $69,560
    50th (median)
    $69,560
    75th
    $69,560
    90th
    $73,380

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 74% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 26% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $65,100
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $63,820
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,000

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,510
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,230
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,600
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,250
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $37,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Salinas, CA is $33.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Salinas, CA is 21.1% above 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $52,060 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,560.