How much does a bus driver make in Sacramento?
$70,680a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $33.98 an hour or $5,890 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.98
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,880Median: $70,680Highest 10%: $70,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,880 | $20.62 | |
| 25th | $49,800 | $23.94 | |
| Median | $70,680 | $33.98 | |
| 75th | $70,680 | $33.98 | |
| 90th | $70,680 | $33.98 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| San Francisco, CA | $78,900 |
| Salinas, CA | $71,290 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $68,020 |
| Fresno, CA | $62,170 |
| San Diego, CA | $61,290 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $60,320 |
| Napa, CA | $59,560 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $57,780 |
| Riverside, CA | $56,940 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $54,140 |
| Oxnard, CA | $53,560 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $49,000 |
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Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $33.98 ($70,680 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $70,680 against $59,050 nationally, 20% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $67,130, so Sacramento pays 5% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for bus driver pay?
9 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,680 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.