How much does a bus driver make in Santa Maria?
$60,420a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $29.05 an hour or $5,035 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.05
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,150Median: $60,420Highest 10%: $70,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,150 | $23.15 | |
| 25th | $57,400 | $27.60 | |
| Median | $60,420 | $29.05 | |
| 75th | $70,490 | $33.89 | |
| 90th | $70,490 | $33.89 |
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 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Santa Maria, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Santa Maria?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $29.05 ($60,420 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Santa Maria than the national average?
Yes: $60,420 against $47,920 nationally, 26% more.
How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $61,040, so Santa Maria pays 1% less.
Where does Santa Maria rank for bus driver pay?
32 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Santa Maria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,490 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.