How much does a bus driver make in Sacramento?
$60,390a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $29.03 an hour or $5,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.03
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,980Median: $60,390Highest 10%: $72,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,980 | $19.22 | |
| 25th | $50,310 | $24.19 | |
| Median | $60,390 | $29.03 | |
| 75th | $63,200 | $30.38 | |
| 90th | $72,110 | $34.67 |
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 |
| Hanford, CA | $60,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $60,440 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $60,420 |
| 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 Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $196,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $124,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $81,370 |
| Captain | $78,380 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $73,400 |
| Bus Driver | $70,680 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $65,950 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $64,500 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $63,240 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $61,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $29.03 ($60,390 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $60,390 against $47,920 nationally, 26% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $61,040, so Sacramento pays 1% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for bus driver pay?
33 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,110 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.