How much does a bus driver make in San Luis Obispo?
$54,140a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area. That is $26.03 an hour or $4,512 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.03
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,610Median: $54,140Highest 10%: $64,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| 25th | $52,500 | $25.24 | |
| Median | $54,140 | $26.03 | |
| 75th | $64,500 | $31.01 | |
| 90th | $64,500 | $31.01 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| San Francisco, CA | $78,900 |
| Salinas, CA | $71,290 |
| 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 |
| Oxnard, CA | $53,560 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $49,000 |
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Salaries for every job in San Luis Obispo, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in San Luis Obispo?
The median hourly pay in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area is $26.03 ($54,140 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in San Luis Obispo than the national average?
No: $54,140 against $59,050 nationally, 8% less.
How does San Luis Obispo compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $67,130, so San Luis Obispo pays 19% less.
Where does San Luis Obispo rank for bus driver pay?
62 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in San Luis Obispo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,500 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.