Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $59,640 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.67
10th percentile $43,310
90th percentile $68,820
Employed locally 1,810
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,310
    25th
    $53,380
    50th (median)
    $59,640
    75th
    $59,640
    90th
    $68,820

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 58% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 42% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,000
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,690
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,480
    Light Truck Drivers $43,820
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in San Diego, CA is $28.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in San Diego, CA is 3.8% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $43,310 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,380.