Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $56,860 -1% vs national
Median hourly $27.34
10th percentile $48,760
90th percentile $62,540
Employed locally 150
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,760
    25th
    $52,480
    50th (median)
    $56,860
    75th
    $61,430
    90th
    $62,540

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 55% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 45% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,540
    Stockers and Order Fillers $41,830
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,480
    Light Truck Drivers $46,010
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $38,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Santa Rosa, CA is $27.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 1% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $48,760 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,480.