How much does a bus driver make in Los Angeles?
$61,580a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $29.61 an hour or $5,132 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.61
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 4,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,040Median: $61,580Highest 10%: $72,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,040 | $23.10 | |
| 25th | $56,170 | $27.00 | |
| Median | $61,580 | $29.61 | |
| 75th | $71,160 | $34.21 | |
| 90th | $72,360 | $34.79 |
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 |
| Merced, CA | $61,580 |
| Stockton, CA | $61,570 |
| Hanford, CA | $60,600 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $364,700 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $173,000 |
| Captain | $113,300 |
| Transportation Inspector | $101,000 |
| Ship Engineer | $84,630 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $81,490 |
| Flight Attendant | $79,390 |
| Traffic Technician | $78,640 |
| Rail Transportation Worker | $68,250 |
| Bus Driver | $68,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $29.61 ($61,580 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $61,580 against $47,920 nationally, 29% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $61,040, so Los Angeles pays 1% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for bus driver pay?
21 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,360 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.