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How much does a bus driver make in Hanford?

$60,600a year

Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro area. That is $29.13 an hour or $5,050 a month.

Hourly
$29.13
Vs. national median
+26%
Rank among cities
29 of 348
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,230Median: $60,600Highest 10%: $62,490
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,230$21.75
25th$50,030$24.05
Median$60,600$29.13
75th$61,290$29.47
90th$62,490$30.04

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for bus drivers.

San Jose, CA$75,230
San Francisco, CA$73,680
Napa, CA$67,430
Modesto, CA$62,870
El Centro, CA$62,610
Salinas, CA$62,390
Riverside, CA$61,900
Oxnard, CA$61,720
Los Angeles, CA$61,580
Merced, CA$61,580
Stockton, CA$61,570
San Diego, CA$60,440
Santa Maria, CA$60,420
Sacramento, CA$60,390
Visalia, CA$59,490
Santa Cruz, CA$59,100
Chico, CA$58,080
Santa Rosa, CA$57,050
Vallejo, CA$54,030
Fresno, CA$52,650
Bakersfield, CA$51,880
Yuba City, CA$48,010
Bus Driver salary in California Bus Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Hanford

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$72,670
Laborer and Freight$48,420
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$48,110
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,050
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$42,350
Driver/Sales Worker$41,460
Light Truck Driver$40,340
Stocker and Order Filler$39,460
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$37,650
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$36,790
Salaries for every job in Hanford, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bus driver make an hour in Hanford?

The median hourly pay in the Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro area is $29.13 ($60,600 a year).

Do bus drivers make more in Hanford than the national average?

Yes: $60,600 against $47,920 nationally, 26% more.

How does Hanford compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $61,040, so Hanford pays 1% less.

Where does Hanford rank for bus driver pay?

29 of 348 metro areas with data.

How much does a bus driver make starting out in Hanford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,490 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.