Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $54,140 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.03
10th percentile $49,610
90th percentile $64,500
Employed locally 100
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,610
    25th
    $52,500
    50th (median)
    $54,140
    75th
    $64,500
    90th
    $64,500

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,980
    Light Truck Drivers $45,100
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,580
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in San Luis Obispo, CA is $26.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 5.7% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $49,610 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,500.