How much does a bus driver make in Santa Rosa?
$60,320a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area. That is $29.00 an hour or $5,027 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.00
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,840Median: $60,320Highest 10%: $75,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,840 | $23.96 | |
| 25th | $53,450 | $25.70 | |
| Median | $60,320 | $29.00 | |
| 75th | $63,690 | $30.62 | |
| 90th | $75,230 | $36.17 |
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 |
| 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 Santa Rosa, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Santa Rosa?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area is $29.00 ($60,320 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Santa Rosa than the national average?
Yes: $60,320 against $59,050 nationally, 2% more.
How does Santa Rosa compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $67,130, so Santa Rosa pays 10% less.
Where does Santa Rosa rank for bus driver pay?
40 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Santa Rosa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,230 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.