How much does a bus driver make in Salinas?
$71,290a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Salinas, CA metro area. That is $34.27 an hour or $5,941 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.27
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,380Median: $71,290Highest 10%: $75,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,380 | $29.99 | |
| 25th | $71,290 | $34.27 | |
| Median | $71,290 | $34.27 | |
| 75th | $71,290 | $34.27 | |
| 90th | $75,410 | $36.25 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| San Francisco, CA | $78,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $70,680 |
| 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 Salinas, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Salinas?
The median hourly pay in the Salinas, CA metro area is $34.27 ($71,290 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Salinas than the national average?
Yes: $71,290 against $59,050 nationally, 21% more.
How does Salinas compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $67,130, so Salinas pays 6% more.
Where does Salinas rank for bus driver pay?
7 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Salinas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,410 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.